Month: December 2017

Sunday, October 11th

Gentle Cesarean Section – Largely a PR Campaign

Posted on: December 15, 2017 | Labor & Birth

In 2017 Good Morning America did a segment on Gentle C-sections. 

They introduced their audience to more options for families regarding cesarean birth and by doing so, offered more empowerment to birthing individuals.

When it comes to Cesarean birth, as a 25 year veteran doula, I have certainly seen the necessity for this life saving surgery more than once. But, I’ve also seen the dark side of it… The long lasting repercussions of feeling like your baby was “harvested from you” rather than being born unto you. read more…


No Means Try Harder

Posted on: December 1, 2017 | Doula Inspiration, Doula Self Care

That was the message, right? Over and over again the message was repeated. They heard it loud and clear. The word no, simply means… try harder, right? Here are some examples.

Them: Can I have candy?

Us: No.

Them: Please?

Us: No. read more…