What is a newborn baby exam?
Hello and welcome to July 2024 “ask your doula”! I have had a few questions from clients recently about why their baby needs a newborn exam and what they consist
Tag: Los Angeles birth photographer
An Orange County Birth Story
While the story itself is not mine to tell, I can tell you that labor can be a hurry up and wait game. Its not like you see in the
Moxie Birth Center in Pasadena
These lovelies messaged me about a week before her due date. They were looking for a doula but hadn’t found one. The ones they did find were already booked. This
Is Birth Photography Worth the Cost?
Okay. Okay. It has been seriously a hot minute since writing. I do like to write. Really I do! This year has been a blessing with many births and several
What is an Umbilical Cord Knot?
An umbilical cord knot is exactly what the term sounds like — a knot in the baby’s umbilical cord. Some knots form during pregnancy as baby flips and turns in
Cedars Sinai Birth Photography
I was hired by this beautiful family to be their birth photographer and doula. I love doing both as I can slip into each mode pretty seamlessly. That being said,
Are Birth Plans Reliable?
In a word no. Birth plans are not reliable. Birth can go exactly as you imaged or go off the rails at any point. When I help clients prepare for
Optimal Position for Labor
Is there really just one optimal position for labor? No way Jose! However; if you follow the acronym U.F.O. you should be on your way to your optimal position for
Why are Pregnancy Photos Important?
It may not seem like it now, but time passes all too quickly. Nine months creating a baby may seem like an eternity when you can’t have your glass of
A Pasadena Birth story: Huntington Hospital
Well, it’s been a hot minute since I posted here. And for that, my profound apologies. To be honest my November and partial December is usually booked with my Santa