A powerful woman being supported by her husband, her extended family, and her skilled doula. Photo by Leslie Lowe at Green and Grey Photo. As the grandchild of a rural farmer, I’ve been  gifted with the opportunity to deeply witness community-centered culture, and hear the stories of birth in that culture from those who witnessed itContinue reading "Community, Doulas, & the Days of Old"

Respect for the sacred space of birth, for mother and baby’s Autonomy, Discernment — understanding when to sit on your hands and when to get involved... These are all important qualities in a midwife. Someone told me once that no amount of emotional intelligence could prepare someone for that type of discernment — that theContinue reading "Finding & Holding the Ground"

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I've been creating some content that I'm beyond proud of and I'm so excited that the beta launch of The Mind Body Birth will be announced in the next few weeks! As a quick sneak peak, I've decided to offer a free download on a topic that is near and dear to my heart. AsContinue reading "FREE Printable Self-Advocacy Guide"

My heart has been heavy about the turmoil created by the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, and I’ve been talking with several of my most trusted colleagues over this subject for a few days now, while pouring over the court documents in hopes of better understanding it. First and foremost, I am a woman, a mother,Continue reading "My thoughts on Dobbs v. Jackson"

It’s been a while, and I want to say hi and share a little.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣We had a family crisis last month. I was forced to drop everything and put on my emergency hat. I do well moving through emergencies, probably for the same reasons I do well supporting people through birth. I can easily separate myselfContinue reading "Musings of a Postpartum Doula"