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Plenty of babies are born every year without the presence of a doula, so why use one?  Honestly I thought only the weakest and the rich would need a doula, but after delivering my first child I realized that while it was empowering I really could have used the friendly face of a woman who… Continue reading Need a reason to hire a doula?

EPO, or Expectant Parents Organization is an amazing resource for women in the Lansing Area, they can hook you up with childbirth classes, a tour of your hospital and much more.  Take a minute to check out their site!

If you are having trouble figuring it out, or if you just want to soak in all the information you can before having your baby it is good to know that there are resources availible for you, and most of them are free!  Try out the Michigan La Leche League!  They are amazingly supportive to… Continue reading Breastfeeding support is Vital to a great start!

Just found this local service http://www.sharedpregnancy.org I  Can't wait to go and check them out!  I'm excited that there are services like that in my area!

Most of the time birth is an astounding, breath-taking, joyful experience, but occasionally it isn't.  No one wants to think that their birth plan wont be followed, acknowledged or even read.  And certainly no one wants to think of the possibility of their baby dying before or during birth, both of these situations do sometimes… Continue reading Finding peace when things don’t go as planned

I'm excited to share this site with any expectant parents out there, it is a new one for me, but seems to have a wealth of important information!  http://www.childbirthconnection.org  Everything you want to know about birth, induction, c-section, VBAC, it is all there!  Let me know what you think of the site, your feedback is… Continue reading Excellent Site for all your questions!