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Postpartum Rage and Anger During Pregnancy: Why It Happens and What Can Help
When Pregnancy and Postpartum Rage and Anger Catch You by Surprise Most people expect new motherhood to be tender and joyful. Yet many women quietly find themselves face-to-face with postpartum rage, an intensity of anger that feels sudden, confusing, or even frightening. You might snap over something small and feel a wave of guilt afterward.You…
Is a Doula Worth the Money? What You Actually Get When You Hire One
It’s a question that comes up all the time in pregnancy forums, Facebook groups, and late-night conversations between expectant parents: Is a doula worth the money? When you’re preparing for birth, the costs can add up quickly. When you’re covering medical expenses, baby gear, and unpaid maternity leave, it’s natural to wonder whether doula support…
Do Doulas Take Insurance? Here’s What You Need to Know
A Common Question: Do Doulas Take Insurance? One of the most common questions I get is: “Do doulas take insurance?” It’s a great question. Some insurance companies and state agencies are beginning to recognize value of doula care (yay for progress!). So I’ve been digging into this issue more deeply. I recently completed a continuing…
How to Stay Grounded When the Path Disappears
Earlier this month, Nicholas and I went hiking in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Years ago, I lived near there, and those wild hills and sweeping ridge lines were one of my favorite places to walk and reflect. So naturally it meant a lot to share that part of my life with him. What I…
What to Expect from Me as an Orthodox Christian and Inclusive Birth Doula
Every family deserves a doula who recognizes that each pregnancy is unique and every birthing family deserves to be seen, heard, and supported with presence, compassion, and care. Indeed, as an inclusive birth doula, I meet you where you are. I recognize the importance of honoring each pregnancy as a deeply personal journey and each…
When Baby and Elder Care Collide:
Doula Support for the Unsung Baby and Elder Caregiver “My mom needs me. My baby needs me. I don’t know who I am right now—except tired.” Caring for a newborn while also supporting an aging parent or family member. The reality of managing baby and elder care simultaneously is becoming increasingly common. What’s more, it…
Healing From Birth Disappointment
Allowing Grief, Honoring Strength, and Welcoming Grace When birth doesn’t go the way you hoped, it can leave you holding a swirl of emotions—relief, gratitude, sadness, confusion, and sometimes deep grief. You may find yourself replaying the moment things changed, wondering if you made the right call, or asking whether you could have done something…
Partner Support During Labor: 5 Tips for a Loving Birth
Back in the day, fathers were usually banned from the labor room until there was a clean and bundled baby ready to show. “A History of Dads in Delivery Rooms” offers a glimpse into this history. Birth was considered “women’s business,” and men had no place. Not so today—fathers and partners are invited, even expected,…
First-Time Home Birth: Ella’s Peaceful Journey into Motherhood
Client stories mini-series, Part 3 A rural, spiritually grounded first-time home birth story supported by doula and midwife care Considering a First-Time Home Birth I met Ella after church when she asked to discuss her interest in a first-time home birth. Living in a rural area, she preferred not to use the nearby hospital and…
Doula Reflections on Birth and Baptism
The Call to Return There is no greater affirmation of my work as a doula than when a family asks me to return. It is always a joy when I receive a message from a client I’ve worked with in the past. Often, they send an adorable baby picture and a little update on the…
