Category: Birth
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Now Accepting All Medicaid Apple Health Insurance Plans
As a birth doula, I believe that every expectant parent deserves comprehensive support and care during their birthing journey but up till recently, I was unable to bill most client insurance plans. This put doula services out of reach for many people. I are excited to announce that I now…
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What To Pack For Your Tacoma Hospital Birth
As your due date approaches, packing a hospital bag becomes a priority. You want to have your bag packed and ready to go by around 34 weeks. Having the right items can make your hospital stay more comfortable and stress-free. Here’s a local doula’s guide on what to pack for…
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The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Homebirth in Tacoma
Are you dreaming of being able to give birth in your own bed, surrounded by your loved ones? Not sure where to start with your planning? Welcome to the complete beginner’s guide to having a homebirth! Today, we’re going to tackle the basics of how you go about having a…
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Which Hospital is Best For Natural Birth in Tacoma?
Looking to Have a Natural Birth in Tacoma WA? If you are giving birth in Tacoma and want a natural birth experience, you may wonder, “which hospital should I pick?”. There is surprisingly little information about giving birth at our two main hospitals in Tacoma. Many people may even think…
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Download My Free Tacoma Pregnancy Guide
Pregnancy Freebie! So you just found out you are pregnant in Tacoma WA, now what? Which provider should you pick? Where should you give birth? It can be so overwhelming! Don’t worry, I’ve got you. I created these free guides to help new parents in the South Sound and Tacoma…
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5 Easy Steps to Create a Relaxing Birth Oasis
Welcome to this easy guide to create a calm and relaxing birth environment. Why would you want to create a calmer place to give birth? Because it will make your birth easier! No matter how you want to give birth or where, having a relaxing environment makes labor less painful,…
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Why I don’t just tell parents to RELAX during birth
And What I do instead Like many other expecting parents, when I was pregnant with my first I knew I really wanted to have a natural birth with no epidural. I had read that if I just “relaxed” enough, my body would feel no or little pain when I gave…
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Why birth plans aren’t that important but planning for your birth is
Birth plans get a lot of attention but are they really helpful? They are useful for letting your provider know if you want something they aren’t accustomed to, but really, the planning for your birth should start the moment you find out you are pregnant. Birth planning should begin with…
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Should I use Nitrous Oxide in For My Birth in Tacoma?
I have many new parents asking about using nitrous oxide during their birth. This is a relatively new option for pain relief during birth in the US, however Europe has been using nitrous oxide for the last 70ish years successfully. So here are some common questions I hear: Does nitrous…
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Can My Partner Be My Doula?
The short answer to this question is yes! Of course your partner can be your only labor support person. The question you really should be asking is “SHOULD they be my only labor support person?” Before deciding if you want your partner to be your only support person, ask yourself…