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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When the Camera Goes Down: How I Balance Hands-On Labor Support While Capturing Powerful Birth Images
Can one person really be both a labor doula and a birth photographer? There’s a question almost every client quietly carries — even if they never say it out loud:
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
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
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 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