This is a guest post from our resident babywearing expert, Laura McCarthy,. Enjoy! ~Deena The internet is a difficult place for new parents. Social media use encourages photo sharing, then opens us up to criticism from a very wide audience. Just in the past few months, several photos have surfaced of parents proudly wearing their […]
An unintended guest at a birth mitigated by a Doula’s grace.
Sometimes we want additional friends or family members to join us for our births. Other times, we’d prefer birth to be a more private event. Margaret, one of our Shining Light Doulas, shares a story of an unintended guest and how she gracefully managed a challenging situation and turned it around to be a positive […]
When is the right time to take a childbirth class?
“Yeah, I’m thinking about signing up for childbirth classes.” “Good! How far along are you?” “36 weeks…”
Giving Birth with a Pair of Balls
A pair of very special balls can help make your birth a more pleasant experience. These most amazing items can be used by yourself or with a partner. They can relieve pain, discomfort and tension and just plain old make you feel good!
The Birth of Mother Nature Belly Casts
Pregnancy is a very special time for a mother and her unborn child. In fact, many mothers look back fondly on their pregnancy, recalling the intimate time spent with their child while the loving bond between them first began. These moments are just as special as they are fleeting. So, I could understand when I was approached by […]