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Boundaries in Birth Work
Boundaries - such a misunderstood word, yet an action we must take to sustain our doula practice for years to come!
Aug 11, 20252 min read
Boundaries: Recovery Plan
Long births are the name of the game in doula work. We intentionally try to minimize the risk with high quality education, offering support from a distance until active labor commences, and putting clauses in our contracts. But somehow, we still hit those births that last 24+ hours.
Boundaries: Recovery Plan
Aug 4, 20252 min read
Boundaries: Client Goals
I'm going to be the best doula this world has ever seen! I'm going to be booked out six months in advance! I'm going to take every inquiry that comes my way! I'm going to hold the most certifications! I'm going to be the most popular. I'm going to be the most sought after. I'm going to be the best!
Boundaries: Client Goals
Jul 28, 20252 min read
Boundaries: Variation of Interests
I'm just a birth doula. Everyone needs me all the time. I never get a break. I'm always on call!
Boundaries: Variation of Interests
Jul 21, 20252 min read
Enneagram Type 9 - The Peacemaker
The enneagram type 9 is accepting, optimistic, accommodating, stable and serene.
Jun 2, 20254 min read
Enneagram Type 8 - Challenger/Protector/Leader
The Enneagram 8 has the most energy of any of the enneagram types. They always seem to be moving forward, getting things done, and proving o
May 26, 20254 min read
World Doula Week - Days Off
World Doula Week 2025: Favorite Things to Do on My Off Days Work is not my life - work empowers my life! My life is full to overflowing -...
May 22, 20251 min read
Enneagram Type 7 - Enthusiast/Entertaining Optimist
Enneagram Type 7's are known as the Enthusiast or the Entertaining Optimist. Always looking for the next great adventure, type 7's are fun l
May 19, 20254 min read
World Doula Week - Favorite Educational Resources
World Doula Week: Favorite Educational Resources
Mothers who lack education come into the space unprepared and uncertain.
May 15, 20252 min read
Enneagram Type 6 - The Loyalist
The Enneagram Type 6 is known as the Loyalist or the Loyal Skeptic.
May 12, 20254 min read
World Doula Week - Favorite Birth Food and Fuel
World Doula Week: Favorite Birth Food and Fuel
When I support a mama during her labor, I know I need energy in order to do so.
May 8, 20252 min read
Enneagram Type 5 - Observer/Investigator
Type 5 is known as the observer or the investigator.
May 5, 20254 min read
World Doula Week - Favorite Collaborations
World Doula Week - Favorite Collaborations
No doula should have to go this business alone!
May 1, 20251 min read
Enneagram Type 4 - The Romantic Individualist
The Enneagram Type 4 is known as the Romantic Individualist.
Apr 28, 20254 min read
World Doula Week - Postpartum
World Doula Week - Postpartum
In postpartum, comfort cannot be overemphasized. Your body goes through the ringer when having a baby.
Apr 24, 20251 min read
Enneagram Type 3 - Performer/Achiever
The enneagram Type 3 is known as the performer or achiever. They draw their value from what they do and how well they do it.
Apr 21, 20254 min read
World Doula Week - Positions
World Doula Week: Favorite Laboring Positions
Oh! So many to choose from. I had to put it in categories.
Apr 17, 20251 min read
Enneagram Type 2 - The Helper/Giver/Lover
The Enneagram Type 2 is known at the helper, giver, or lover. They are very others focused and have a difficult time knowing themselves.
Apr 14, 20254 min read
World Doula Week - Tools
I'm often asked what my favorite birth tools are in my doula bag. But the reality is that my favorite tools do not fit in my bag.
Apr 10, 20251 min read
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