What to Pack for a Hospital Birth
(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…
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What Is an Epidural? A Clear, Honest Explanation for Expecting Parents
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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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
What Really Happens During Labor? Part 1
Just the Basics, mam As a labor doula and birth photographer, I have attended my fair share of births. From home births to birth center births, hospital births, and emergency
A Natural Hospital Birth
Just saying the words Natural childbirth and hospital in the same sentence seems absurd. What the heck is natural about giving birth in a hospital? Well, let me tell you
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
Why is Birth Photography so Expensive?
Ok, so you have seen some really fabulous birth photos floating around the internet. Maybe a friend of yours got them done and you like how they turned out. So
What is Birth Photography?
This might seem obvious. You may think, it’s just someone with a camera taking pictures. I assure you, a birth photographer is far more. A professional birth photographer understands first
ShoutOut LA Interview
At the end of the crazy year known as 2020, a gentleman from the magazine ShoutOut LA contacted me. He asked if I would like to be interviewed for their
Maternity Sessions During COVID and other News
So 2020 has been a bit of a whammy, hasn’t it? I have really neglected my beloved blog. Being the last day of 2020, it is fitting I make this
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