A birth story about an inverted uterus after delivering a surprise-gender baby. Words written by the laboring mother. 5:00 am – Head to Hospital At 5:00 am on the morning of May 27th, we headed into Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs for a...
Did you know that you have options for comfort and pain management that strike a balance between “all-natural” and an epidural? If you haven’t heard of nitrous oxide, ask your midwife, doctor, or care provider about it. Women say that it takes the...
Our culture, our media, and our communities like to share the worst-case scenarios. Calm, peaceful, normal stories and situations are not as “exciting” as the dramatic ones. They don’t get as much attention. In birth, especially in home birth, we...
Midwife vs DoulaWhat’s the difference? Do I need Both? One very common question that newly expecting parents have is what’s the difference between a midwife and a doula. This guide is adapted from Amanda Smith, a great option for doula care in Colorado Springs. A...
I’ve been a birth photographer for 9 years and more and more people are choosing to have their birth photographed! Birth is one of the most unpredictable and life-changing events for most parents, so it’s important to do research in advance and think about what your...
It’s so important to be intentional about your birth team – the people you choose to attend your birth. It will have a huge impact on your birth experience and outcome. So here’s a list of valuable questions to ask your doula when you interview them, adapted...
