Did you know that as of 1/1/23, Michigan Medicaid now covers doulas? It was a process but I’m officially an approved Michigan Medicaid Birth Doula covering Southwest Michigan!
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Noah’s Birth Story at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN
The song “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” took on a new meaning for both my client Morgan and me. Morgan’s firstborn arrived just before Christmas and I barely
Michigan Must Provide More Midwifery Options to Improve Birth Outcomes
There’s a trend happening in Michigan (also a part of a national trend) that is making the birthworker community nervous and concerned about the quality of care that
Miles’ Birth Story at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI
Pregnancy comes with surprises and that was no exception for Taylor, a first-time mom.But that didn’t mean she didn’t prepare herself. Once she found out, she read a
The Ultimate Benton Harbor Birth Prep: 10 Surprising Options You Have For Hospital Birth
Hey there new parent-to-be! Or mama-to-be! So, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with all the information (or lack thereof) about giving birth. But don't worry, I’ve
My Birth Center then Hospital Birth Story
Ryan is going to turn 5 years old this coming Sunday, on January 29. I figured it was a good time to do my yearly tradition of reading
10 Things to Do to Get the Natural Birth You Want
People mean different things when they say “natural birth.” For some it means, having a vaginal birth. For others it means having a vaginal birth without an epidural.
Lina’s Birth at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI
Pregnant for the second time, Nicole Burnett learned how important it was to listen to her gut instincts. Her first child was born preterm at 34 weeks and
Valeria’s Birth Story at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, IL
Osvaldo reached out to me and said he and his fiancé, Jennifer, wanted a birth photographer for their first baby. I met with them via video call the
Interviewing a Postpartum Doula: Charissa
If you haven’t heard of a postpartum doula, it’s hard to grasp what it is exactly they do. Birth doula supports people before, during and immediately after birth.