Hiring a doula to be a part of your birth support team is an investment into your pregnancy, birth AND postpartum. The right doula can...

Finding a pediatrician is probably one of the top 3 items on the "Get Ready for Baby To-Do” List when you are expecting. A pediatrician...

This information is in regards to the three hospital systems that serve the majority of Grand Rapids, Michigan the surrounding areas in...

Planning for a VBaC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean) is so important for anybody pursuing one. I have always been the type where...

This information is in regards to the three hospital systems that serve the majority of Grand Rapids, Michigan and the surrounding areas...

As a Doula, one of the questions I get most asked frequently is "what books do you recommend I or my significant other read to prepare...

This information is in regards to the three hospital systems that serve the majority of Grand Rapids, Michigan and the surrounding areas...

When difficult times are upon us, we come together as a community. In this case, it needs to be virtually. Many of our West Michigan...

Doulas... what exactly are they? What exactly do they do? There are plenty of misconceptions about what a birth or postpartum doula is...

When you live in a state such as Michigan, winter is something that you’ve learned to love, hate or deal with. Frigid temperatures,...

Let’s be real. Most of our pregnancy is focused on making sure baby & the birthing person are physically healthy throughout pregnancy and...

Pregnancy and birth are beautiful, powerful and dynamic forces. More and more pregnant individuals are seeking out care from...

*Super excited to have Nicole Bringer, DPT as a special guest blogger on pelvic health! A hot topic that is finally starting to get the...

The internet is jam packed with websites on parenting, mothering, child care, health, nutrition, etc. It’s enough to make your head spin!...

**Special thanks to my friend, Alissa Marie, for providing insight on Prenatal Yoga for my blog** The practice of yoga can be life...

The first day of summer is just around the corner, but we're already starting to have some beautiful sunny days filled with playdates,...

***WARNING! This blog may contain upsetting material or triggering items for individuals. This is my personal account of having...

Childcare. If you’re fortunate like me, you were able to find a great daycare/learning center that created quality programming that...

Doulas and Mid-wives are amazing and completely underutilized in America. Some of that underutilization may come from how people are...

Grand Rapids Kids (GRKids) is more than just a website. It’s an amazing resource for Grand Rapids (and surrounding areas) families. Their...