Society has this idea that being sleep deprived, stressed, starving, and having a “do-it-all attitude” is a badge of honor to be attained by new moms & dads. Because, ya know…that’s just how it goes. “Welcome to parenthood.” Boy-oh-boy are we sorely mistaken. And that outlook on the postpartum period is a HUGE disservice to these new families. Telling them …
Time Stopped Today | SCOTUS Ruling
“Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage nationwide.” Wow. What a headline to read today. A headline that many (including myself) thought would never be printed, and if it did, then it would be many years down the road. It took a while to sink in once I read it. I saw more and more people reposting various news stories …
When Birth Feels Scary
You’ve been planning for this day for months, maybe even years. You’ve read all the books, taken the classes, written The Birth Plan and carefully selected your care provider. You can play it out in your head moment by moment. Your ideal birth. For everyone, it looks different, but you envision yourself as confident, secure, and supported by your team. Your …
A Childless Doula
I know. I’m the odd woman out. One of many who identify as a Childless Doula. No children for as far as the eye can see. In a profession where many have come to it through their own birth experiences, I didn’t. I didn’t have a traumatic birth and yearn to prevent that for other women. I didn’t have an incredible birth supported by …