Rhythm and Birth

03/09/2019

Meghan Markle hired a doula for her upcoming birth (and, hopefully, postpartum). We are delighted that she is making DOULA the word heard round the world. The Duchess is just the latest expectant royal to set the pace for other birthing families around the globe.

08/15/2018

Looking for a great photographer? ⬇️

12/24/2017

Happy doula holidays!

10/10/2017

I'm excited to announce that I am now offering postpartum services! Contact me for more information about how I can help your family transition successfully as you grow.

09/15/2017

Important 😂

Eight shows to consider the next time you’re awake at 3 a.m.

05/28/2015

Interested in prenatal yoga? Check out Whitetop Yoga in Abingdon for upcoming classes!

03/19/2015

A fascinating read about new research on the "obstetric dilemma".

An anthropologist suggests that the length of human pregnancy is limited primarily by a mother's metabolism, not the size of the birth canal. The research challenges the long-held notion of an evolutionary trade-off between childbirth and a pelvis adapted for walking upright.

10/11/2014

A neat outline of what to expect your baby's first hour.

A study carefully documents newborns’ instinctual behaviors in the first hour outside the womb, observations that paint a picture of what babies might need in the moments after birth.

09/24/2014

I am thrilled to announce that, as of today, I am a certified birth doula with DONA International! Many thanks to everyone who supported me, and to my wonderful clients, without whom I couldn't have done this!

09/19/2014

For those of you looking for a break from Rhythm and Roots this weekend, check out the screening of Microbirth that will be held tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. at the Gray Library, followed by a Q&A session. Then we'll see you back at the festival!