Optimal Position for Labor
Is there really just one optimal position for labor? No way Jose! However; if you follow the acronym U.F.O. you should be on your way to your optimal position for
Category: Birth Doula
A Pasadena Birth story: Huntington Hospital
Well, it’s been a hot minute since I posted here. And for that, my profound apologies. To be honest my November and partial December is usually booked with my Santa
SHOUTOUT SOCAL Magazine
Happy August 2022! Ok, let’s get real, hot freaking hot is it? If I venture outside, I am immediately melt. Please. Oh please become fall—let the “ember” months begin! Ok,
Should I have a homebirth?
In this post, I will talk about Home Births. Freestanding birth center births and hospital births will be addressed in future blog posts. Early in your pregnancy, it is important
Birth Photography in San Diego County
Recently, I was a doula and birth photographer (doulatog) for a lovely couple in San Diego. I was a little nervous since it seemed so far away. Don’t laugh, but
Doula and Birth Photographer in San Diego
I got an message from an expectant momma looking for a birth photographer in San Diego. She was scheduled to give birth at Scripps La Jolla in September. My first
What are the Stages of Labor?
I am currently a doula and birth photographer (doulatog) to a wonderful couple in San Diego. Recognizing mom was worried about how she would know which stage of labor she
What is a Doulatog
A doulatog is a magical combination of pregnancy support, labor attendant and professional birth photographer all rolled into one. A doulatog is the best of both worlds. It’s a winning
What is a doula?
I started to write a bunch of technical stuff about what a doula does and doesn’t do. A lot of empty words started coming through here. But, the fact of
Los Angeles Birth Doula
Yay! I am finally certified as a Los Angeles Birth Doula! Can you see me doing the happy dance? Since 2020 put the kibosh on so many sessions, I took