Not According to Plan, But a Joyous Birth Still

A birth story!  I haven't shared one in a while, so it is good to get back into the swing of things.   I'll let this mama tell her...

Pure Joy On Dad's Face- Birth Photography

I hope you are still loving the birth photography from Sophia ( Sophia's Special Deliveries- Doula and Birth Photographer in Sonoma Coun...

What Should You Ask YOURSELF About Your Care Provider?

It is wonderful to talk about all the right questions to ask your CARE PROVIDER (I have written about those a time or two) but this guest ...

Stuck Baby Freed By Mom's Ability to MOVE

Some people say that going without an epidural doesn't improve your chance of avoiding a c-section. I beg to differ. There is simply NO ...

Two High Protein Veggie Dip Recipes

I wish I could take credit for these, but I can't.  My students when I teach birth classes often rotate through brining snacks.  This is...

A Letter To My Son

For my only son- I have been thinking lately about boys and how they become men.  You have three sisters and a mother infatuated with the th...

Peaceful Birth = Happy Baby- Proof in a Picture

When we think of childbirth we often think of a screaming newborn getting smacked on the bottom in a room full of bright lights. Ahh..... Th...