Motherhood has always been something I've wanted. Having a large family is also something even my mother knew I wanted since I could speak. My husband and I decided we wanted to have more then just two children. My experience with my first two pregnancies, births and postpartum time was very average. Had a few… Continue reading My life with postpartum anxiety
Tag: Pregnancy
Sixth Month
Racing into the 6th month.... So much has changed and so much more to come! Who is going to take advantage of having a baby bump for Halloween this year? I am!! Week 23 So sleepy! Having two other children to run after definitely is adding to this, but it's very normal to want to… Continue reading Sixth Month
Breastfeeding Pros and Cons
The amazing thing about our bodies is that it knows just what baby needs. Breastfeeding is an amazing journey of it's own. It's not always easy but it shouldn't be hard. There are many reasons for not being able to breastfeed and I will talk about those on another blog post. For now we will… Continue reading Breastfeeding Pros and Cons
Doulas Scope of Practice
I often get asked what the difference between a Doula and a Midwife are. When I announced I was going back to school to become a Doula my parents (and a few others) thought I was studying to be a midwife. Doula's are like a trained birth partner. Midwifes are a medical professional. Doula's help… Continue reading Doulas Scope of Practice
What is a birth partners role?
You want to hire a Labor and Birth Doula but unsure what the role of your birth partner will be? They still play a vital role in labour and birth. Some are more hands on then others and that's okay. My job as a doula is to help both of you have the best experience… Continue reading What is a birth partners role?
Why Doula?
Ever since I can remember I have been obsessed with babies and taking care of children. Starting as a young child helping my mother take care of my brother. I was 2.5 years when he was born and loved him so much. I would carry my doll around the house with my mom and baby… Continue reading Why Doula?
What’s in a name?
How ElderFlower came to be. Not only is it a fun play on my last name but it is a well know herb that's used for many things. In medieval times herbalists would use the bark to bring on labour. Today elderflower is used to help strengthen your immune system and keep away colds. It's used for… Continue reading What’s in a name?
ElderFlower Doula 