Labor, like pregnancy, takes time. With some recent reflections, the idea of birth being honored through patience brings up the conclusion that it is “Worth the wait!”. When we honor this, we honor physiology, the laboring person, and the little one - as we welcome a new life on their BIRTHday!

When planning for birth packing, that birth bag can be an overwhelming task. Whether it is your first, second, or sixth baby, the birth bag dilemma seems to always come up because there is no clear cookie-cutter manual on how to pack the best birth bag. These six essentials I suggest families put in their birth - and trust me, they thanked themselves later!

Growing up I was in love with my mom’s telling of my birth story and baby dolls. As I got older my reproductive journey and the babies in my life served as inspiration. Once I discovered what a doula is, I was all in and set that being a doula is who I would become!