Birthing Beyond LLC

Not all classes are created equal.

2010-03-20

Not all childbirth classes are created equal. How does your childbirth class compare? I hear new moms tell me over and over again "I had a great class! We learned a lot!" However, as our conversation continues it bec...

not all doulas are created equally...

2009-03-24

...that's why there is DONA International. When choosing a doula or doula organization it is good to ask some questions. Is the organization recognized and respected in the childbirth community? When was it founded? Who are th...

the birth survey

2008-09-21

I invite you and every mom you know who has delivered in the last 3 years to go to www.thebirthsurvey.com and share your birth experience. This information will then be taken and added to the other mom's who have delivered in your area, at your...

Baby Borrowers Controversy & what can be learned from this flawed "experiment."

2008-07-21

I admit it. I am actually watching the controversial new television show, "Baby Borrowers." It started as a bored curiosity when I set my DVR to record the first night. And as irritating as it is...

a call for...

2008-06-19

A call for help, some encouragement, to ask a quick question, to get another opinion, or to just hear another adult voice is always a good reason to call your doula. It could be months before a due date, hours before birth, days after birt...

100 Babies!

2008-05-22

Today I greeted my 100th baby...Alexandra. And this day could not have gone any better-a zen mom, 1 loving dad, 2 fantastic nurses, 3 hours of contractions, and 12 minutes of pushing. What an amazing journey this has been. Welcome t...

Cinco Day Mayo 2008

2008-05-06

Or the day the earth fell off its axis as I like to refer to it. At one point I had three moms in labor at two different hospitals at the same time-a statistical improbability that goes against my philosophy...that baby days just have a way of ...

Doulas Deliver Satisfaction

2008-04-28

Check out the Spring 2008 issue of Shawnee Magazine to see an article on my services and a previoius client's view on having a doula present. Thanks to Megan Helm for a great interview and Jason Dailey for his photo shoot. It's ...

breasts, milk and babies

2008-04-23

It's official. I am a certified breastfeeding educator. It was great to reinforce all the information I already knew and add to it in a larger capacity. A special thanks to Debbie Bocar, RN, PhD with lactation-consultant-services&nb...

my very first blog

2008-04-22

Today I throw myself into the blogging world. None of this tippy toe-ing into things-full speed ahead! And so far to good. I need a forum to post updates, stories, events, research, and anything else my little birth activist heart d...