
By Kelly Kolb There never really is a “normal” day as a birth and postpartum doula. One day, I may be at a birth, squeezing hips, massaging tight…

Can you remember a time of transition in your life—graduating, moving far from home, the beginning of a new career? Reach back and feel what…

First and foremost: You’ll find important resources toward the end of this article. The first part is designed to incentivize you to read them. A…

Birth in America has reached an alarming state. While that may sound like entitlement, someone unappreciative of all that is available, the fact is that…

Today I begin. Again. To a fault, I live my life all-in. Once an idea, action, or opportunity offers an itch, my version of scratching…

by Erica Desper It’s been 9 years since I became a Mother – an experience I looked forward to my whole life. After spending many…

By Ann Grauer Sarah (all names have been changed) gets up early in the morning to the sounds of her newborn, who is looking for…

By Diana Spalding I have spent 20% of my life growing people. Sounds crazy, but it’s true. For the last 6 years (I’ll let you…

The word “prescribed” which literally means “pre-written” describes anything that modifies or controls natural biology or behavior. In the case of prescription drugs, the behavior…

The baby’s neurological system is primed at birth. A healthy foundation depends on a healthy nervous system after birth and a smooth transition from the…