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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!… Read more
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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… Read more
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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.… Read more
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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,… Read more
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Everything You Need to Know About Placenta Encapsulation
More and more parents are choosing to have their placenta encapsulated after birth but there are still many who have never heard of placenta encapsulation or wonder why anyone would… Read more
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Can You Take Your Placenta Home From Tacoma Hospitals?
Are you are allowed to take home your placenta from St. Josephs hospital or Tacoma General hospital? Washington State does not have any laws specifically referring to placentas but there… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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How To Make Hypnobirthing Work For You
What is Hypnobirthing and why would I use it? Hypnobirthing is a way of training your mind to deeply relax and to feel pressure or waves instead of pain. If… Read more
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Birthing in Sovereignty
I had the great joy of being a guest on the podcast Remember Your Power with Nicole Harlot. This episode was called “Birthing in Sovereignty” and featured Midwife Audrey, The… Read more
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Everyone Was Wrong About Cloth Diapers
There were a lots of surprises for me when I had my son Some were hard lessons but I did have some really pleasant surprises. One was how easy cloth… Read more
Welcome to my blog!
My name is Keigha (Ki-ya). I am a Tacoma birth doula with Wintertide Birth Services. This blog is to share helpful information about birthing & parenting in and around Tacoma WA.
I have lived in Tacoma all my life and my husband and I own Aarons Lawn Care, a small family run landscaping business. I have two home birthed kids, lots of fluffy chickens, and a large garden to work in. When I have free time, I love to sew vintage style clothing, go to the women’s spa, play games, and read.
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