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Through the Eyes of a Child
There is something magical about seeing the world through the eyes of a child. As adults, we carry with us the scars and baggage of our experiences. The endless “to do lists” or the worries of life allow us to more easily live in thought and close off in minor or...
From Classroom to Delivery Room | a Chicago Doula tells her story
It was not an easy decision leaving the Classroom. I had invested so much time and so much money into my education and to make the decision even harder, I was a mere three months from finishing my thesis and my Masters Degree in Education. Was I completely crazy?...
My Baby Is Starving
My baby was up every hour last night eating. This can’t possibly be “normal” I must not be producing enough for my baby. As a postpartum doula these are common things I hear from my clients. I assure them that although it seems difficult and even abnormal it usually...
Why is placenta encapsulation gaining in popularity?
East Meets West Placentophagy or the consumption of the placenta is a medical and health practice that has been documented numerous times throughout history and across many countries worldwide. It is thought to have been a practice in Ancient Greece, Jerusalem,...
How do I know if this is really labor?
This is labor! Right? So you think this is it? It’s really happing! Baby will be here soon. Or maybe not? How can you be sure that it is really happening? I mean your body has been so different these past 9 months and its hard to tell what is what these days. You...