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Sustain: Women-led Menstrual Care & Sexual Wellness

Back in October, I had the opportunity to spend an evening with Sustain (the newest addition to the Grove Collaborative marketplace), a sexual wellness company that makes shame-free products for periods, sex and body. I was fascinated by what their founder, Meika Hollender, said about the current industry standard (or lack thereof) in feminine…
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A Letter to the Partner …

Dear Partner, I am not here to replace you, I am here to support you. Many partners are uneasy with hiring a doula as they worry about being replaced or overshadowed during the labor and birth experience. Please know that my role is to support both the pregnant person and you. I provide physical, emotional,…
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On Nourishing: Drawing Power from Powerful Women Around Me

I start my mornings the same way. And while they’ve evolved slightly since I first reported on my morning a few things haven’t changed. I still wake up with several minutes of cat-cow. I still oil pull…most days. I still enjoy a cup of tea or coffee first thing. Newer additions include a few…
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Are you considering a VBAC?

A VBAC is a vaginal birth after a cesarean and can cause a lot of confusion for a pregnant person and their partner. Both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the National Institutes of Health encourage healthy, pregnant mothers with a prior cesarean to labor for a VBAC. However, the majority of pregnant…
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What is the role of a doula?

Carriage House Birth defines a doula as “a professional who supports people through major life changes”. The word doula is derived from the Greek word δούλα, meaning “a woman who serves”. As a doula, I am trained to provide emotional, physical, spiritual, and/or educational support to you and your partner during the perinatal and birthing…
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Why include a doula in your birth experience?

The process of giving birth extends far beyond the physical. It is an emotional and transformative moment of a parents-to-be’s life. The role of a birth doula is to offer support during this time, prioritizing the emotional needs of the pregnant person, “mothering the mother”, and offering continuous labor support for the family. A 2012…
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