I am now in my 12th week of pregnancy. Recently, I made the decision to switch care providers and go back to the homebirth midwife we used for our first two children. Homebirth care is something that I find a lot of people are curious about, even if they themselves don’t want to birth outside … Continue reading 12 Week Prenatal Care with a Homebirth Midwife
If you regularly read this blog, then you may remember that I suffered through my second miscarriage back in June. Well, six weeks later I got the surprise of my life: a positive pregnancy test! Even though I was thrilled to once again be expecting, I emotionally did not feel ready. I was still trying … Continue reading Pregnancy After Loss: Overcoming Anxiety
It's been three days since we found out our baby was gone. Three days since we found out we would never get to hold or even look upon this little one's sweet face. Three days since our family's life was changed forever. On June 6th I noticed some brown spotting. I instantly called my doula, … Continue reading Pregnancy Loss-Our Miscarriage Story
After 2 years, I've officially completed the doula certification process. I am officially a certified birth doula through DONA International! A goal that I am excited to say has finally come to fruition. So, what's next? Well, quite a lot! In February I started working as an IC for a doula agency in Cleveland. If you … Continue reading Stacie Loughrin CD(DONA)
It's been a while since I've posted anything, but I promise I have a good reason. On April 22 we got this news: Baby #4 is on the way! I'm now 11 weeks, and estimated due date is Christmas Day. Even though we wanted another, and even though I suspected for a few days before … Continue reading Surprise!
Today's post is a very special guest post by my sister-in-law, Kirstie. She recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl (although I may be a bit biased 😉). After hearing her birth story I asked if she would be willing to share her natural birth story here on the blog, and she graciously agreed. … Continue reading A Natural Waterbirth: The Birth Story of Kensington Deeann
You've done the research and understand the value of having a doula support you at your birth. You've reached out to a few doulas and have set up meetings to get to know them. Now what? How will you know what to ask? Or how will you know if you and this particular doula will … Continue reading Ten Important Questions to Ask at the Doula Interview
It's the middle of winter, and at least in my area of the country cold and flu season has officially begun. I have had many colds while pregnant and wanted to share some of my go-to natural remedies for the common cold while pregnant. 1. Honey Honey is great for soothing a sore throat. It … Continue reading Pregnancy and the Common Cold-How to Find Relief
A few days ago I wrote a post on what a doula doesn't do. Today, I'd like to talk to you about what a doula does do. The word "doula" is Greek for servant. And that's exactly what a doula is to the family she's supporting. 1. I will help you make educated and informed … Continue reading 5 Things I Do as a Doula
Justice is most clearly measured by our treatment of the most helpless. All across our great nation there are people fighting for change and equality. We as a nation are crying out against racial, gender, and sexual inequality like never before. We demand justice, but are we demanding it for those who literally are helpless … Continue reading Speak Up
