Katie Griffin's Birth Story
Katie is the creator of the Kopa Birth Method and I had the privilege of being her doula and photographer for her latest birth. She...
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- May 9, 2021
- 2 min
The Bulge, Rhombus of Michaelis
Do you see that bulge right there at the Sacrum? That is called the Rhombas of Michaelis. Jean Sutton, a midwife from New Zealand...
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- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Stop the Squat
I Love exercise and I think it is really important to move your body throughout pregnancy and labor. The general rule of thumb is not to...
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- Jan 9, 2021
- 3 min
Birth Preferences/Goals Vs. Plan
If there is one thing that can be guaranteed about labor it is that birth is unpredictable. There are so many variations of normal during...
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- Dec 22, 2020
- 2 min
30 Seconds, You Can Do It!
Growing up, I was a competitive swimmer for 10 years. As with any athlete, there was as much time spent in training my mind as was in...
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- Dec 12, 2020
- 2 min
3rd Trimester & Your Pelvic Floor
Written by Elizabeth Willison of El Paso Pelvic Health It’s the third trimester and you’re finally on the home stretch. You decorated the...
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- Nov 9, 2020
- 4 min
My Water Broke, What Now?
The great thing about having your water break is that it for sure means your having a baby soon, no more am I in labor, am I not in labor...
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- Nov 4, 2020
- 4 min
Home Birth & NC, What's the Deal?
Since Covid 19 there has been a 500% increase in home births nationwide, I have gotten a lot more inquiries and questions about home...
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- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
Help! I am stuck in an Anxiety Spiral
Anxiety is the worst, the bane of my existence. I remember my first panic attack in great detail at the tender age of 5. I hate it, but...
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- Oct 10, 2020
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I'm Scared! What does a C-Section Feel Like?
It is human nature to be scared of the unknown. That fear can lead to anxiety and even pain in some situations, labor and delivery being...
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- Oct 8, 2020
- 8 min
The Loss of Dennis-Michael at 19 weeks
Trigger Warning!!!!!! I am going to be very open and honest about my experience. Most of this will be taken from my journal that I wrote...
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- Sep 17, 2020
- 2 min
What About My Birth Partner?
When I am on the phone with a potential client, I am often asked how I will work with the birthing persons partner/support person. It is...
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- Sep 12, 2020
- 2 min
Is Maternity Photography Worth It?
I have very difficult pregnancies, it is not a magical time for me. I in no way regret it, but am just sharing my truth. I never did...
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- Aug 23, 2020
- 3 min
My Favorite Things
There are so many products out there geared towards new parents that it can be overwhelming when you start to make your registry. I...
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- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
Placenta Encapsulation: Pros & Cons
There are a lot of strong opinions when it comes to the Placenta. One thing all people can agree on is that it is an amazing organ that...
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- Aug 10, 2020
- 3 min
Books to Read about Pregnancy & Childbirth
There are so many books out there on pregnancy and childbirth. They can be very basic and easy to read or complex medical text books. I...
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- Aug 6, 2020
- 4 min
Pain vs. Suffering
It is well known that labor and giving birth is not a comfortable experience. We have all seen the movies of women screaming and swearing...
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- Aug 4, 2020
- 6 min
Gentle C-Section, Fact or Fiction?
Gentle C-Sections are not fiction, they are real and happening everyday. It may also be referred to as a "Family Friendly C-Section" or a...
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- Jul 31, 2020
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Partner? Doula? Midwife? OB?
There are a lot of people that can comprise your birth team, but it is easy to get the different roles confused. I daily am asked the...
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