Poop

The unfortunate reality of my life at this time is that poop is the pervasive conversation, smell and hobby in my home. Theres something horrifying about having a small child in your home who is all at once potty learning, potty regressing and literally OBSESSED with all things poop. Needless to say, this is not how I thought my life would look 5 years ago. Thankfully, i've also been catapulted into the world of being comfortable with the conversation about poop.

As a doula this serves me quite well. For a women in labor, pooping is pretty much a guarantee. Its been said over and over that you wont know, no one will tell you, you wont even care and while all of those things are true, it can still cause a lot of anxiety about the impending labor that could even stall an otherwise healthy labor! With one of The Doula Girls by your side, I can guarantee that if its important to you, its important to us. Poop happens! Our amazing poop patrol skills at home transfer over quite nicely to a birth experience and we are on the ready to help you feel as comfortable as possible!

Got poop anxiety? Dont stress, hire a doula!

Laid in a manger

During this Christmas season, I have been reminded of one aspect of Christs' birth over and over again. As a doula, I feel so much empathy for Jesus's mother Mary and the barn that she gave birth in. Not only was she giving birth for the first time, she was also giving birth to the Savior of the world! If that isn't an immense amount of stress, I don't know what is! This Christmas season, Mary is my hero, for having faith in her body and fighting the fear that can often come with childbirth.

She showed a sense of intuition that many women envy. She is a women that I look to as someone having extreme bravery and extreme love. She is the example of a mother willing to do anything to bring her baby into the world safely, even if that meant just bringing out some fresh hay. She showed compassion for those around her and acceptance of what was to come. My hope this Christmas season is that all women can feel their worth and embrace their strength through birth, much like Mary. I hope that no women will ever have to be alone during their birth experience, a time where, more than ever, we need to support of those around us. Regardless of your religious beliefs, I hope we can remember Mary and be thankful for her example. 

A dream is a wish...

As a little girl, I dreamt about holding tiny babies in my hands and caring for these babies with the utmost tender care. As I grew up, I realized that my dream wasn't necessarily to care for these babies but the families that surrounded these tiny humans. I've had the privilege to provide support for women through many difficult as well as rewarding circumstances regarding their children. The Doula Girls has been a dream of mine for quite some time now and it is empowering to finally have the ability to make it a reality. This new adventure is something that I have dreamt and thought about for far to long. I'm very pleased to announce the opening of The Doula girls, now accepting clients for the new year!

Love, The Doula Girls