Navigating Labor Induction: Understanding the Process, Rationale, and Preparation
Labor induction, a medical intervention to initiate childbirth, can arise due to various factors. Whether it's for maternal or fetal...
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Micah
- Sep 22
- 2 min
Through My Lens: A Doula-Tographer's Perspective on Birth Photography
As a doula-tographer, my passion lies in capturing the essence of one of life's most transformative moments - childbirth. Beyond the...
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Micah
- Sep 15
- 2 min
Navigating the Night: Sleep Positions That Embrace Pregnancy Comfort
Ah, the land of nod – a precious sanctuary for anyone that's pregnant! But with that baby bump and shifting center of gravity, finding...
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Micah
- Sep 8
- 3 min
The Power of VBAC: Celebrating Success and Supporting Transformation
As a doula, there is something truly magical about witnessing the strength and resilience of birthing parents who embark on a VBAC...
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Micah
- Sep 2
- 3 min
The Sacred First 40 Days After Birth: A Path to Postpartum Well-being
The journey of mother/parenthood is a profound transformation that extends well beyond the moment of birth. In many cultures, the first...
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Micah
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Embracing the Magic of Unmedicated Birth: A Profound Connection with Your Baby
As a doula, I've been fortunate to witness the incredible power of unmedicated births. It's like watching a symphony of strength between...
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Micah
- Aug 25
- 2 min
Crafting Magic Through Prenatal Meetings: Your Path to Empowered Birth
Step into the world of prenatal meetings, where the focus is solely on you and your journey towards an empowered birth. As your birth...
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Micah
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Embracing the Flow: The Importance of Staying in Motion During Labor
Labor is a wild combination of strength, intuition, and surrender. It's a journey where your body and your baby lead the way, and...
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Micah
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Navigating Baby's First Bites: A Journey through Baby-Led Weaning and Purees
Navigating Baby's First Bites: A Journey through Baby-Led Weaning and Purees
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Micah
- Nov 21, 2022
- 4 min
Medical Pain Management...what to know!
Giving birth is an amazing and life-changing event. But, let’s be real – it can also be incredibly painful. For many people, the thought...
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Micah
- Oct 14, 2022
- 3 min
How Prenatal Yoga Can Benefit You And Your Baby
Prenatal yoga is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to help women during labor and delivery. In recent years, there has...
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Micah
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
The Magic of a TENS Unit
When you're in labor, there are about a million different ways to help you manage pain. Everything from counter pressure all the way to...
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Micah
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
Old Wives Tales & Pregnancy
I. love Old Wives Tales. I really do! They're funny to read and fun to research their histories. But that's about it. That's as far as a...
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Micah
- Aug 24, 2022
- 3 min
On being miraculously average.
I loved being pregnant. And I was damn good at being pregnant. Both my pregnancies were fairly easy and I was able to stay incredibly...
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Micah
- Aug 17, 2022
- 4 min
Breastfeeding isn't always the best...or the worst.
I spent 13 months breastfeeding my first baby and about 25 months with my second. And holy crap were they different experiences! I was...
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Micah
- Aug 8, 2022
- 2 min
I love food...and I wanted my baby to love it too!
When our first was old enough to finally start trying "real" food, we'd wanted to go the "baby led" route...but our tiny baby didn't have...
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Micah
- Jul 28, 2022
- 3 min
Traveling with a baby ... and actually enjoying it!
When my second baby was born, we had to move from Maryland to Japan when she was just six weeks old. I've never been more scared of a...
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Micah
- Jun 7, 2022
- 3 min
What should you pack in your Go Bag?
When it comes to packing your labor go bag, it can feel overwhelming! There are so many things you think you'll need or want and how do...
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Micah
- May 21, 2022
- 2 min
How to interview a doula!
When you're interviewing doulas you might want to add to your birth team, here are some important questions you'll want to ask!
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Micah
- May 19, 2022
- 2 min
What kind of births do doulas support?
I was at a pregnancy and parenting event last week with some other local birth workers. Our services ran quite a spectrum: labor & birth...
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