When I was twenty four years old and pregnant with my first baby, I thought I knew what pregnancy care looked like. I had my doctor. I went to my appointments. I followed the instructions I was given. I assumed that if there was something important I needed to know, someone would tell me.

But that is not what happened.

My hope is that you leave this guide feeling more confident about the support available to you and knowing you do not have to figure everything out on your own. Whether you’re just beginning to think about growing your family or you’re already holding your baby in your arms, there are people who want to […]

While medical providers play an essential role in monitoring the health of both parent and baby, they are only one part of a much larger support system that can exist throughout fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

When people think about pregnancy care, they usually imagine routine doctor visits, ultrasounds, and prenatal vitamins. What many families do not realize is that there are entire areas of care that are rarely discussed during those appointments. Pelvic floor therapy is one of the least discussed topics.  During my last two pregnancies and postpartum periods, […]

One of the biggest things I noticed after becoming a doula was that most dads genuinely wanted to be involved. They wanted to support their partner, ask the right questions, and be present throughout pregnancy. The problem wasn’t that they didn’t care. The problem was that no one had ever shown them what being involved could actually look like.

If you have heard the word “doula” but still aren’t completely sure what one actually does, you are in the right place. Maybe you’re wondering if a doula is only for certain types of births, whether they replace your doctor or midwife, or if having one is really worth it. Let’s talk about what birth […]

My hope is that you leave this guide feeling more confident about who can support you during pregnancy and birth. You do not have to know every option before you become pregnant or walk into labor. My goal is simply to help you understand what support is available so you can build a birth team […]