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
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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
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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Essential Items to Bring When Having a Baby
Happy October!! While most of the country is getting pumpkin spice lattes and bonfires, here in Los Angeles we are still sitting at the beach. This is where I found
Putting Together Your Birth Team
Those included in your birth team will heavily influence your birth experience. Whether newly pregnant or midway through, putting together your birth team is an important task not to be
Who is your birth photographer?
My first post as a Los Angeles Birth Photographer This website and recreating my birth photography brand here in Los Angeles has been a true labor of love. I am