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…
Tag: Los Angeles birth photographer
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
Continue readingWhat Is an Epidural? A Clear, Honest Explanation for Expecting Parents
A Redemptive Homebirth in Los Angeles: A Natural Birth Story Filled With Love
Surrounded by love, this second time mom knew she wanted something different. After her first birth experience left her longing for healing, she chose a redemptive homebirth—one rooted in trust,
Continue readingA Redemptive Homebirth in Los Angeles: A Natural Birth Story Filled With Love
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
Doula support and Birth Photography at the Same Time?
These are both very different roles: one, in most cases, is hands-on and the other is to step back as birth unfolds. It is possible for a birth photographer and
Continue readingDoula support and Birth Photography at the Same Time?
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 II
What Happens During Labor in the Hospital? So, you are in active labor (5 cm or more) and the hospital has deemed you “ready” for a birthing room. So off
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
Birth Center Birth
I was going to name this post an “accidental birth center birth”, but I thought that would be way confusing. Even though that is what it was. When I have
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