Have you ever wondered? I have. And I can't WAIT to tell you!
Wait, what do human embryos eat??
Tag: childbirth educator
A VERY discounted class this weekend (and an announcement)
I'm dedicated to supporting parents. Here's what that looks like this week.
Goodbye, 2022!
It's been an amazing year for my small business, and I'm so grateful for all your support! Here's a quick wrap-up.
The “Cars” quote that best explains cervical checks
I was excited to recently be featured in a Natural Womanhood article about cervical checks. I was even more excited that they included my very favorite quote from "Cars," which I think very well illustrates what cervical checks do and do not tell us.
Bereavement support training for birth workers (September 2022)
Here are the details on my next Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss training.
ICYMI: Most popular blog posts of the first half of 2022
In case you missed it, here are the top blog post hits from Abby the Sociologist Doula so far this year.
6 ways to progress in labor
You've probably heard about measuring progression in labor through dilation ("6 centimeters now!", or "Ugh, I was 1 centimeter at my last appointmet" – that kind of thing). But did you know that there are five other important steps that we expect to see happen during labor? Here's a handy breakdown of the six main ways people progress in labor.
Not a fan of hospital pain scales? I made you these four alternatives.
Looking for an alternative to the hospital smiley face pain scales? I got you covered. At least, if you like Parks and Rec, booze, red, or dogs.
How to get my “30 birth muffins” list
Before you ask, nope, they're not made of placenta.
What are birth muffins?
Before you ask, nope, they're not made of placenta.
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