Recognizing the Early Signs of Labor
Did you know that the baby is full term at 38 weeks of pregnancy? This can…
What to Pack: Your Complete Hospital Bag Checklist
Only 5 percent of babies arrive on their predicted day. This fact shows why it’s crucial…
12 Essential Steps to Prepare for Labor
Did you know only 5 percent of babies arrive on their due date? Childbirth is full…
Top Tips for Navigating Labor and Birth
Labor and birth are critical components of bringing a new life into the world. This article…
Labor, Birth, and Early Newborn Photography
The desire to document labor and birth through photos varies for every woman and family. Whomever…
How will I know that I am in labor?
As you approach the last few weeks of your pregnancy your body is preparing for the…
Medications Used in Labor for Pain Management
This brief discussion on medications that are commonly used for laboring women to manage discomfort in…
The Progression of Labor
Labor usually does not happen like it does in the movies or on an episode of…
Comfort Measures in Labor
Labor may be the hardest work that your body ever does in any one period of…
Movement in Labor
There is scientific evidence that movement into natural positions while in labor can decrease perception of…
Essential Oils in Labor
There is a growing number of women who use essential oils (EOs) during pregnancy and labor.…
Doulas and Labor Support
There is scientific evidence that continuous labor support improves your birth experience and can be done…
The Magic Hour
The first hour after birth is often referred to as the magic or golden hour. These…
Labor Comfort: My Doula Bag
As a labor and delivery doula, I have what some people have called a “bag of…
Delayed Cord Clamping
You may have heard other women talk about wanting to “delay cord clamping”, or maybe you…