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Beauty isn't in the eye of the beholder, it is in EVERY woman. Lately I've been noticing just how dramatic the effect of my own emotions can be... and I love it!  I see beauty all around me, and one of the most beautiful things is birth... but how can a person believe that birth… Continue reading Beauty Campaign

Here is another personal note from your doula... no links this time. I have delivered into this world two of the most precious little people who the whole world has ever seen.. that is exactly why I'm here.  My birth experience (just like yours will be) was one of the few times in my life… Continue reading Why am I here?

Here is an interesting article about the difference between animal birth and human birth.  Very well written, and with a good point, though not so biased as some articles are.  Safer in a barn. Happy Birthing!  

Often after the first few weeks of being a mommy you will come to this place where you realize you are covered in baby fluid... be it breastmilk, formula, poop, pee, or puke, and that you have not seen another human being other than your spouse or mother, and the baby in awhile... so get… Continue reading I need to get out more…

Hello again my friends!  Looking for a doula but don't have the funds?  Try checking out Michigan Doula Connection.  The women there donate their time so that you can have the birth you are hoping for, even if you can't afford payment. Happy birthing!

Usually I do not post about my personal life, just informative articles about birth and labor but this one pertains to you, so here you go, some personal life of your doula! I've moved!  I was formerly located in Mason Michigan, nestled in between two fairly good sized cities where I could drive to either… Continue reading New Location

Michigan Government put this information (along with many pages more) on how they plan to reduce infant mortality.  Please check it out and see what you personally can do to help reduce michigan's rates of infant mortality.did you know that (as the document states) Low Birth Weight is the leading cause of infant death?  One… Continue reading Reduce the number of low birth weight babies, and reduce the number of infant deaths.

I've been handing out my business card to every pregnant woman, every person who mentions pregnancy, and every person who could possibly know a pregnant woman, and you know what I'm getting in return?  "What is adoula?"  I think perhaps I'm not pronouncing things clearly enough, it isn't adoula, it is A Doula.  Once I… Continue reading Really what is a Doula?

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 Every Birth deserves a Doula

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?