by Elizabeth | Mar 30, 2016 | Appreciation, Doula Support, Family, Loss, Parenting, Pregnancy
As April 1st approaches… I have a fantastic sense of humor… But I cringe when I see the April Fools post about pregnancy and all the fake pregnancy test in my FB/twitter/IG feed. Probably because I have experienced a loss...
by Elizabeth | Jun 12, 2014 | Doula Support, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Resources
In addition to the childbirth education options already offered (HypnoBirthing® or comprehensive group courses) Creating Your Calm also offers the additional prenatal services. These are all independently designed (but can be combined) to help you prepare for the...
by Elizabeth | Jan 22, 2013 | Doula Support, Resources
I often get asked to recommend some books on pregnancy related topics (natural birth, VBAC, gentle parenting, fertility, breastfeeding etc.). I thought I would go ahead and comprise a short list for easy reference! I will add to it as my library grows. Hope you find...
by Elizabeth | Jan 18, 2013 | Birth Affirmations and Poems, Birth Doula, Doula Support
As I begin to withdraw and call upon all of my mental and physical energy to safely, calmly and peacefully birth our little girl at home… I leave you with a bit of humor. Can I labor over there? Can I labor over there? Can I labor on the chair? No! No labor...
by Elizabeth | Jan 10, 2013 | Birth Doula, Doula Support
😉 No little Izzy is not here yet… any day now! As if I didn’t have enough wonderful things going on in my life, I have decided to throw one more ball into the air. Last night I was searching and searching for some good professional resources for my Doula...
by Elizabeth | Sep 21, 2012 | Birth Stories, Doula Support, Uncategorized
I had the privilege and honor to be present at the beautiful birth of little baby Jacob. I won’t write much about this experience due to privacy agreements that I have with all of my parents, but I would like to write a few words. Mom and dad took my...
