The Blog of a Connecticut Doula

Birth is a journey that includes your mind, body and spirit. Why not prepare all 3 elements for it?

Birth spaces aren't always the most welcoming and relaxing places. Here are 5 ways to create a safe and peaceful space for you to give birth.

Have you ever heard of the phrase that a relaxed jaw equals a relaxed pelvis/cervix? Honestly, I never heard of it until getting into doula work! I had heard the terms myofascial and fascia tissue prior but never had any idea about the connection to labor.

Various ways that partners can help support the breastfeeding person be successful.

What do you get when you hire me as your Doula?

Mindset plays a big part in how pregnancy and birth unfold. I tend to be a realist in life where I hope for the best but plan for the worst. I'm not a huge fan of the overbearing positivity we sometimes see in life. I feel I bring this to my practice because I believe it is best that pregnant people and their support team are prepared. I manifest positive processes and outcomes with my clients but I also inform them of the possibilities. I strongly feel that discussing the possibly what-ifs before hand leads to being able to make quick and informed decisions when they pop up unexpectedly. While in labor it can be hard to feel like you're making a proper decision while having a surge of hormones running through your body in addition to the pain. So here lies my mindset of manifesting the best while planing for the options you have if your best doesn't pan out.