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Coming soon: childbirth education classes!
Category: birth
Mother’s Day Rosary Reflections: The Joyful Mysteries
Calling all Catholic and Catholic-curious readers: I'm hosting a rosary event for Mother's Day!
Announcing: pregnancy and postpartum support groups!
I am so excited to share with you the news: I am now a cofacilitator of weekly pregnancy and postpartum support groups!
How commonly shared is your birthday? (were you born on a holiday?)
It's rare that I meet someone else with my birthday, July 4. Thanks to a cool new graphic from Matt Stiles, a reporter and data journalist, I now know just how rare. Here are some ideas why.
Terms Explained: what’s a gentle cesarean?
April is c-section awareness month! If your friend who is planning a cesarean birth told you they are having a "gentle cesarean," or if you've never heard that term before, here's your quick guide to what that means.
Why I (a labor doula) hired a labor doula
If you're wondering why I would hire a doula, I see where you're coming from! "Aren't you a doula? Don't you already know what you need to know? Or have what you need to have?" Sure. But that's not what a doula is for.
What does it mean that Abby is a certified labor doula?
I'm happy to announce that I'm a certified labor doula: Abby Jorgensen, CD-L. What does that mean?
Catholic resources for naming a child
As a Catholic, do you need to name your kid after a saint? What names does the Church say are off-limits? Where can you find super-Catholic, or subtle-Catholic, names? This post gives details on Catholic teaching and inspiration regarding naming your child.
My struggle with naming “The Child”
A name is a big deal. How were we supposed to find the right one?!
6 things to do when you feel helpless
Feeling helpless at the moment? This infographic gives you six ideas of action steps you can take.
Abby the Sociologist Doula 