Birth Blog
Education is key to acheiving A Serene Birth.
Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is often talked about as “natural,” but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. Like birth itself, breastfeeding is a learned skill—one that benefits enormously from preparation, education, and support before your baby arrives. Too often, families...
Effective Relaxation Techniques for Labor: Supporting a Calm, Confident Birth
Preparing for labor can feel both exciting and overwhelming. If you’re planning for an unmedicated birth, learning practical and supportive relaxation techniques can make all the difference. Relaxation not only eases discomfort but also helps the body work more...
What Should I Wear During Labor
If you are planning to birth your baby in a hospital, you might be surprised to learn that you do not have to wear the gown they provide for all patients. In fact, you have lots of options when it comes to what you can wear during labor regardless of where you birth....
What is a birth doula?
A birth doula is a person who supports laboring persons and their partner before, during, and immediately after birth. Support can take many forms from emotional support to providing information and resources so parents can make confident, informed decisions....
How Breastfeeding Encourages Bonding
The ability to breastfeed is an incredible gift that, while not always easy, provides countless benefits to both mother and baby. One of these great benefits is how it encourages bonding. Both parties need bonding to feel secure and satisfied during the postpartum...
Pregnancy & Birth Book Recommendations
As a doula and childbirth educator, I am constantly reading to try and gain more knowledge and perspective on pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and babies. In addition to being able to gain more knowledge myself, reading books on these subjects allows me to provide...