Finding the Right Doula in Los Angeles
There are very few moments in life as raw, vulnerable, and transformative as birth. And yet—so many families spend more time researching strollers than they do choosing the person who
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Birth photography vs Fresh 48—what’s the difference?
If you’ve started looking into newborn photography, you’ve likely come across two popular options: birth photography and Fresh 48 sessions. While both beautifully document your baby’s arrival, they capture very
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How an Epidural Feels in Labor
What Does an Epidural Feel Like During Labor? A Step-by-Step Guide If you’re pregnant and weighing your pain relief options, one of the most common questions is:“What does an epidural
An Unmedicated Birth
This beautiful mother was set to give an unmedicated intervention-free birth at HOAG in Newport Beach, and this wasn’t her first rodeo; it was baby number four. Generally, with subsequent
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
Should I have a homebirth?
In this post, I will talk about Home Births. Freestanding birth center births and hospital births will be addressed in future blog posts. Early in your pregnancy, it is important
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
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