Los Angeles birth photographer and labor doula
Five Births, One Family: When a Daughter Becomes a Witness There is something different about a fifth birth. Mom already knew the territory. She knew what a contraction felt like,
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What Does an Epidural Feel Like During Labor? A Step-by-Step Guide If you’re pregnant and weighing your pain relief options, one of the most common questions is:“What does an epidural
There is a moment in every birth where everything shifts—where anticipation meets reality, and a new life takes its first breath. In cesarean births, that moment may happen behind a
What to Pack in Your Birth Bag (From a Doula’s Perspective) As a doula, I’ve walked into countless hospital rooms where labor is unfolding in real time—sometimes slowly and peacefully,
Why I Wholeheartedly Believe in Birth photography In the quietest hours of the night, I walk into birth spaces knowing something extraordinary is about to happen. Sometimes the room feels
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What It Means to Have a Doula and Birth Photographer at Your Birth When I talk with expecting parents, I often hear the same question asked in different ways:What difference
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(From Someone Who’s Seen It All) Packing for a hospital birth can feel a little like packing for a trip you’ve never taken… to a place you don’t fully control…
When it comes to labor and birth, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Can you explain what an epidural actually does?” Epidurals are widely used, especially in
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I have had a baby already. I am an experienced mom. Why would I need a doula for my second baby? Why You Still Need a Doula for Your Second
Do I have to lie on my back to deliver my baby? What happens during a hospital labor and birth depends greatly on your advocacy and your OB. It is