

Who is the decision maker?
Last week we had a great zoom call on the topic of professional liability for doulas. The conversation was inspired by my recent legal...


Maybe it won't work out...
Something about this quote really spoke to me this week. "Maybe it won't work out. But maybe seeing if it does will be the best...


The support they want may surprise you.
I attended a birth this past weekend that reminded me of how sometimes the support people want, looks and feels really UNsupportive! ...


How acupuncturists are like fruit farmers
One of many words one could use to describe full term pregnancy is 'ripe'. When I have late third trimester clients on my massage table,...


Your permission slip to rest!
I pulled an oracle card a few days ago. The ‘Rest’ Card. As soon as I read that word, my body let out a huge sigh. In that moment I...


Postpartum and the People-Pleaser
I love my clients! Sometimes they drop the most amazing wisdom and insight that not only helps me see something in myself more clearly,...


Positive births need processing too!
It is common practice after traumatic births to encourage people to share their birth story and process their feelings about their...


Words of Encouragement
Let’s talk “words of encouragement”. This fundamental comfort measure for people during labor may sound like, “You’re doing amazing”,...


What Happens When Birth Affirmations Lie
Affirmations are thought of as pretty big tools in birth work. Saying things like, “I am safe”, I am powerful and strong”, or “I can...


Foster and Inner Child Parenting
Last week I came across a quote that went something like, "Be grateful for your triggers. They reveal where you are not free." That...