So I am in the process of my birth doula certification through DONA International. Thanks to my amazing friend Laura I was able to find my first two clients, and eventually I found even the third one so it looks like I may get certified by the end of the year. Woo-hoo! I have done … Continue reading
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Why are New Jersey c-section rates so high?
I have been obsessed with all kinds of pregnancy, labor and birth related research, particularly digging into various interventions which can snowball into c-sections. And I’m not talking about those medically necessary c-sections or true emergency c-sections. I’m talking about the majority of c-sections – those that could have been prevented and never had to … Continue reading
The power of encouragement during pregnancy and labor
It’s nap time for my little curly head. And as my baby sleeps with fever and a horrible rash, I’m thinking of the day he was born. Tomorrow it will be exactly 21 months since he came into this world and it was the most beautiful day in my life. I wanted his arrival to … Continue reading
Put a name on it – 10 handmade ways to creatively personalize your children’s space
Pregnancy – 9 beautiful months of carrying new life, a true miracle. And also 9 months of sleepless nights trying to come up with the perfect name, then trying to win the battle with your husband who has just completely lost his mind and keeps suggesting insane names inspired by childhood comics magazines and Greek … Continue reading