Birthing Beyond LLC

driving a revolution for change

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Returning maternal wisdom is my driving belief . The core of my passion. Birth is good. But we are currently at a crossroads with maternity care in the United States, in Europe and around the world. One World Birth&...

reflections on 200 babies and counting

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

On October 30, 2010 I welcomed my 200th baby, Sullivan, into the world. He was born into his Mother's hands, surrounded by love. His birth reaffirmed my belief that birth is good. Women are strong. I am an eternal op...

Not all classes are created equal.

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Not all childbirth classes are created equal. How does your childbirth class compare? I hear new moms tell me over and over again "I had a great class! We learned a lot!" However, as our conversation continues it bec...

not all doulas are created equally...

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

...that's why there is DONA International. When choosing a doula or doula organization it is good to ask some questions. Is the organization recognized and respected in the childbirth community? When was it founded? Who are th...

the birth survey

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

I invite you and every mom you know who has delivered in the last 3 years to go to www.thebirthsurvey.com and share your birth experience. This information will then be taken and added to the other mom's who have delivered in your area, at your...

Baby Borrowers Controversy & what can be learned from this flawed "experiment."

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

I admit it. I am actually watching the controversial new television show, "Baby Borrowers." It started as a bored curiosity when I set my DVR to record the first night. And as irritating as it is...

a call for...

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

A call for help, some encouragement, to ask a quick question, to get another opinion, or to just hear another adult voice is always a good reason to call your doula. It could be months before a due date, hours before birth, days after birt...

100 Babies!

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Today I greeted my 100th baby...Alexandra. And this day could not have gone any better-a zen mom, 1 loving dad, 2 fantastic nurses, 3 hours of contractions, and 12 minutes of pushing. What an amazing journey this has been. Welcome t...

Cinco Day Mayo 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Or the day the earth fell off its axis as I like to refer to it. At one point I had three moms in labor at two different hospitals at the same time-a statistical improbability that goes against my philosophy...that baby days just have a way of ...

Doulas Deliver Satisfaction

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Check out the Spring 2008 issue of Shawnee Magazine to see an article on my services and a previoius client's view on having a doula present. Thanks to Megan Helm for a great interview and Jason Dailey for his photo shoot. It's ...