What should I pack in my birth bag?
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,
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Do I need a doula for a second baby?
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
What Really Happens in Labor Part III
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
Is a Birth Doula Necessary?
Let’s get one thing straight, having a birth doula isn’t necessary, but boy oh boy, it sure does give one peace of mind. So, is a birth doula necessary? I
Are Birth Plans Reliable?
In a word no. Birth plans are not reliable. Birth can go exactly as you imaged or go off the rails at any point. When I help clients prepare for
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
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
The Physical Stages of Labor–Los Angeles Birth Photography
Welcome to the Stages of Labor blog post. I feel birth photography is more than just getting good pictures. As a birth photographer, I am in an extremely sacred space-whether
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