My back hurts. O my! This groin pain is barely manageable. I can’t handle this sciatica but everyone says it’s normal during pregnancy to experience this. Does any of this sound familiar? Aches and pains are not a normal part of the pregnancy experience, but unfortunately they are very common. Read on to learn how […]
Decreasing Fear Around Childbirth–Ali Sugarman
There are many reasons people fear childbirth; pain, dying, losing their baby, obstetric violence, having a c-section. But I want to talk about the first reason: pain. First off, I want to say that childbirth is painful- because you are stretching yourself, physically and emotionally. You are taking part in a GRAND TRANSFORMATION- and transformations […]
Hiring a Sleep Consultant–Ashley Vogt
Ever heard of a Newborn and Toddler Sleep Consultant? Wondered how they can help you? Think all sleep consultants push sleep training and cry it out so that wouldn’t work for you? Here’s how I view my role as a sleep consultant- I believe we go through many stages as parents and deserve the help […]
Holding Space–Dakota Hindman
A lot of people ask me what I mean when I say I “hold space”. I think a lot of doulas get asked this question. So what does it actually mean? Here’s my two cents on it: As I full-spectrum birth-keeper, I know the art of holding space well… I sit quietly. I listen deeply […]
The Wedding Test–Chelsea Rothschild
Let’s play a game: I’ll describe a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you guess what event I mean. You’ll know this event is coming for months in advance. It will involve you, your family, and a very special someone who you will love, unconditionally, for the rest of your life. This event is sacred and intimate, celebrated […]