I entered into the birth world so that I could support women and families during pregnancy, birth, labor and the postpartum period. The thing that surprised me (and continues to do so!) is the amazing support that I see from partners, both prenatally and during labor. One of my favorite parts of this job is … Read moreYour Partner Can Be Your Best Tool
As a doula, I get a lot of questions along the lines of, “what do you do when your client does something that you don’t agree with?” I’m here to set the record straight. It doesn’t matter whether or not I “agree” with my clients’ decisions. They are NEVER my decisions to make. I will … Read moreThis Isn’t My Birth
My husband Neil graduated from nursing school a year after we were married. He then spent the next few months preparing for the Massachusetts board exam for registered nurses. I did my best to support him and encourage him the best I knew how (and this was all years before my doula journey had … Read moreIf Only I Had a Doula When My Husband Took the Nursing Boards