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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 13, 20211 min read
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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May 9, 20212 min read
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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Feb 15, 20212 min read
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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Jan 9, 20213 min read
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 22, 20202 min read
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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Dec 12, 20202 min read
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 9, 20204 min read
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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Nov 4, 20204 min read
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...
qcitydoula
Oct 19, 20203 min read
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 10, 20202 min read
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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Oct 8, 20208 min read
Fall in Love with Your Birth!
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Sep 22, 20201 min read
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 17, 20202 min read
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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Sep 12, 20202 min read
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 23, 20203 min read
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 17, 20202 min read
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...
qcitydoula
Aug 10, 20203 min read
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...
qcitydoula
Aug 6, 20204 min read
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...
qcitydoula
Aug 4, 20206 min read
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...
qcitydoula
Jul 31, 20201 min read
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