It's not something most of us think about, but it can be a really important thing to know.
How to administer a Catholic baptism when a baby is in danger
Tag: COVID-19
Doula life: What is it like to be a lactating doula?
"Not sure if this is something you're willing to talk about, but what's it like having a nursling while being a doula?" Oh, I'm willing to talk about it! Curious? Read on!
Let’s be honest about the vaccine
I'll get right to my point. The question of vaccination can be really difficult, but no matter what someone's stance on the covid-19 vaccine is, they should not mislead people about it. Doulas included.
How to get updates on local covid-19 hospital policies regarding doulas
Every Thursday, I call my local hospitals (Beacon Memorial in South Bend; St. Joe in Mishawaka; and Elkhart General in Elkhart) and check in on the hospital policies. In the upheaval of the pandemic, I want to make sure I know the latest info and I have what I need in order to practice at… Continue reading How to get updates on local covid-19 hospital policies regarding doulas
How to support moms after the COVID baby bust
I recently wrote for FemCatholic a bit about my dissertation and doula work and what I've heard the most from parents and those thinking about entering parenthood in the past year: "I don't know if I can do this." Do you want to support them? I have some ideas for how you can do that.… Continue reading How to support moms after the COVID baby bust
How I used the pandemic to strengthen my research: Notre Dame’s update on my dissertation
I was honored recently to be featured in the University of Notre Dame College of Arts and Letters newsletter. You can find the link in this post!
Terms Explained: what is Wharton’s jelly?
Well, it isn't meant to be paired with peanut butter. Learn more about the umbilical cord in this article!
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.
17 ways to bring beauty to a suffering world right now
If February, the pandemic, politics, or the weather has got you down, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed with negativity. In the spirit of finding beauty and helping others in the face of feelings of loss, here are 17 ways to bring beauty to a suffering world right now. I wrote these ideas aiming… Continue reading 17 ways to bring beauty to a suffering world right now
Rituals sacrificed
When people ask me what it was like to have a baby during a pandemic, I have an easy answer and a hard answer.
The easy answer goes, “It was tough laboring and pushing in a mask. I’m grateful that the nurses let me take it off a lot.”
The hard answer is more complicated. It goes something like, “I feel like we had to skip parts.”
Abby the Sociologist Doula 