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How My Journey Began

I first learned about doulas and midwives while teaching my preschool class. At the time, getting and staying pregnant, was a struggle I was navigating and the parents at the preschool started suggesting I look into midwifery careโ€ฆ

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Services include Placenta preparation, Labor and Birth Support, and Postpartum Care.

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โ€œSupportive, Knowledgeable, caring! Tara was there for us and was able to anticipate needs. Would highly recommend!โ€

โ€”Erin W.

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Often, when we teach about labor we teach about the stages of labor – ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ (labor), ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ (pushing/delivery of baby), and ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ (delivery of placenta). The first stage of labor will (typically)
I met this family in the hospital after labor started at home with a rupture of membranes! Dear Erin, It was an honor to be a small part of your journey! Always here for you! ๐Ÿ’•Tara
Doula Tip! If you are birthing in a hospital and have to park in a ramp, take a photo of the floor you've parked on as you arrive. It may be up to a few days before you go back to find your car and your mind will be on other things. Sometimes I c
Myth or Fact? You only need a doula if you want an unmedicated birth. Myth! Doulas support all births! Whether your preference is a birth that is unmedicated, medicated or surgical, or your plans change while you're in labor, doulas support all bir
Have you ever wondered what the white chunky, cheesy looking stuff is that some newborn babies are born with? It's vernix caseosa. Also known as birth frosting! Vernix = to varnish Caseosa = of cheesy nature Vernix is a natural film that develo
It's World Doula Week!โฃ โฃ This year's theme is: Doulas Make a Differenceโฃ โฃ There are SO many ways Doulas make a difference, but there's evidence, as documented by @EvidenceBasedBirth:โฃ โฃ - 39% decrease in risk of Cesareanโฃ - 15% increase in the like
Bone broth can be a quick and simple way to get nourishment for your body, your baby and your soul.โฃ โฃ Last year I was part of the Medicinal Kitchen apprenticeship put on by Sofie Ward of Milk + Seed. I was lucky enough to get this amazing training