So here you are, on my website. My virtual home, if you will. You’ve likely read a bit about me, Anna. And today I want to tell you...

Happy Black Maternal Health Week (one week late)! I wrote this post with plans to publish it last week. However, a bit disorganization on...

Having a baby is such a sacred experience. It’s a full body reorienting of someone’s world. Last week I got to spend with my best friend...

"How'd you get into doula work?" This is one of my favorite questions to be asked during consultations with potential clients. I usually...

There's a moment in labor that brings me a sense of awe every time: We're in a dark room, labor is intensifying, and we can all tell...

Hello! I'm writing this on a beautiful, rainy spring day. Kobe is snoring (SO LOUDLY!) on the couch, and my husband is working in our...

Research shows that hiring a doula can improve birth outcomes. People who use a birth doula are more likely to view their birth as a...

When I found out my sister was pregnant, I knew I wanted to be there... Honestly, it was a major factor for our relocation to St. Louis....

A frigid winter day, twenty some odd years ago, I became the coolest four year old on the planet. A stranger, carrying what seemed like a...

A birth ball, or exercise ball, is a GREAT item to add to your toolbox for pregnancy and labor. They're inexpensive, easily available,...

People often ask me... why do I need a doula if my partner will be at the birth? Or... My partner wants to be the primary support person,...

5 Things To Know About Me + More I’ve ALWAYS been a “do it yourselfer”, as my mother would say. Sometimes I climb into the freezers at...

Let's talk about what a birth plan is, why it's important, and how to make one!

What is a doula? A birth doula is a companion for a birthing person and their family. The birth doula is not a healthcare professional,...