Being a birth partner is an incredible honor and responsibility. As the laboring mom embarks on this physically and emotionally intense journey, your support can make a huge difference. Here’s how you can be an indispensable source of strength, comfort, and assistance...
Pregnancy
Hope in the Storm: Navigating Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Emerging Stronger
Let's take a dive into the often overlooked and underestimated condition known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). If you're unfamiliar with HG, you're not alone. Frequently overshadowed by its milder counterpart, morning sickness, HG is a severe form of nausea and...
Nurturing a New Pregnancy After Miscarriage
I had six miscarriages and have two living children. As a birth doula, I have reflected on the different ways my pregnancies were affected by my previous losses. Coming out of this reflection, here are my three biggest takeaways. Heightened anxiety with each pregnancy...
Vallen’s Trailblazing Tale in the World of Pregnancy Loss
Today, we have the honor of welcoming a truly inspiring guest blog writer, Vallen, into our community. Vallen is not just a mother of beautiful earthside and heavenly children but also a resilient soul who has faced the profound depths of pregnancy loss. Her journey...