One of the top priorities of any birthing parent is to ensure the safety of their child and themselves during the labor and birth processes. For pregnant folks, things were already quite frightening with the severely high rates of infant and maternal mortality rates in the U.S. With the most recent global pandemic, the odds of those numbers increasing has risen drastically.
Is Homebirth Right for You?
Essentially one of the main reasons more women and families choose not to birth at home is due to fear and not being educated that homebirth is an option for them. The only time many of us have witnessed out-of-hospital birth is in watching old movies where the timeline exists prior to modern technological advancements or in one of those rare occasions where the baby comes so quickly the mother couldn’t get to the hospital fast enough.
Back to Work: Birthworkers Are Essential Workers
This post is an act of courage. In full transparency, I felt the heaviness of 2020 before things began to take place. So my 3-month break turned into a year. Yes, my business was slow and no I didn’t attend my usual number of births. I almost had none.
How I Became a Doula
When I was growing up, I wanted to be something that most girls wanted to be when we were soft, fearless and still wet around the ears. A star! I wanted to be a singer and to this day I can still hold a note or three. As I grew up and began to both develop and explore other interests, I decided to trade in my mic from a pen and journal to become a writer.
Notes on Independence: Women aren't Free
It’s late at night, 2:28 am and technically it’s already the 4th of July. When my mother mentioned the family gathering to go swimming, i didn’t quite get her reason why. I figured she just wanted us all together. Then it hit me, it’s the 4th! My next thought was “women ain’t free”.
Why You Should Have a Doula on Your Birth Team
This post might sound biased being that I am in fact a Doula, however facts are still facts. When I became a mother, I did not have a Doula. I didn’t even know what a Doula was at the age of 22 which is when I birthed my first child. Even if I weren’t a Doula, I would still advocate for having these sacred souls in the birth space to guard, honor and support birthing people and here’s why.
Your Placenta, Your Choice
Women are becoming more aware of their bodies and how amazing they truly are! When a woman becomes pregnant, the way that the body begins to change almost immediately is astonishing.
Can you Lotus Birth and Still Encapsulate the Placenta?
Lotus Births are such a beautiful site to see. Seeing photos of mamas cradling their meconium covered newborn just minutes after birth while the placenta lays in a bowl nearby and the umbilical cord still attached to baby is amazing.
What is a Doula?
A doula is someone who is trained to assist women in preparation and/or during childbirth by providing support emotionally and sometimes physically.