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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Preparing for a Homebirth
How to Create a Safe, Calm, and Supported Birth Experience Welcoming your baby at home can feel deeply grounding and powerful. Instead of entering an unfamiliar space, you are preparing
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 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 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