Birth Doula
A Doula’s Spooky Halloween Dream
Mummies and 🦇Batties soon to-be, Wishing you the happiest of Halloweens 🎃 Little pumpkin growing in the patch Mysterious monster wants to latch Don’t be spooked 😱 by all that’s a brew Your doula is here, she knows what to do A pinch of support, a scoop of education Stirred all together, no…
Read MoreThe Process of Bereavement Doula Support – Part 2
Nine years ago, I sat with my sister as she delivered her first baby, who had died. I watched her grieve and change from her experience. I also changed. It goes without saying how much I wish I had known then what I know now. Read more about my experience in Part 1 of my…
Read MoreDo You Need A Doula For The Second Baby?
We’ve heard all the ways and seen all the memes describing how the second kid gets screwed. The first kid got a scrapbook with all the trimmings. While the second’s images have never been removed from the cloud (if the photos were ever taken in the first place!) He or she had a perfectly decorated…
Read MoreI Shall Be Called Grammy
Over the last couple years my life has changed drastically. My daughter, who I call “The Child,” left the nest. I got married. I became an aunt—twice. I had a major unplanned surgery which was hard emotionally and physically. Bought a house. Sold a house. Changed jobs. Had other health issues. Started a business. And most…
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