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I love baby wearing! The benefits seem to be endless: bonding and co-regulating, a baby who cries less often, fewer missed hunger cues....

Want a sneak peak into what I bring with me to every birth? This is the bag that sits ready by the door at all times. Ultimately, my hands, brain, and heart are my most used tools, but that doesn't mean that some of my other items aren't helpful, too! When I celebrated my 100th birth I did a lot of reflecting, and one thing I realized is that it was time for a new doula bag. I had my eye on this duffel for a long time because it is separated into compartments and then the 4 s

Does red raspberry leaf tea (RRL) work to induce labor? If it can start labor, should you be really careful about when you drink it for...

South Suite UPDATE: BCC is reopening for prenatal care and accepting clients with due dates March 1, 2026 and later. Well body and gyn appointments also reopen on March 1, 2026. _____________________________ There are so many places to give birth in Chicago. I started this series with one of my favorite places in the city, the Birth Center of Chicago, originally published in spring of 2024. Since then, BCC has experienced many beautiful births and one big, devastating closure

I have noticed that once people with access to eggs and a uterus decide to start a family, the donor search quickly takes center stage....

Occasionally someone reaches out to me and shares that they are planning to deliver at home in the Chicago area unassisted by any medical...

You've found some doulas to interview that might be the right fit. You've scheduled some interviews. Now what? Awkward conversations are...

Finding the right doula for you is so important. The key is that the right doula for you might not be the right doula for someone else....

Before getting into it, let me just say you are NOT a "second" parent and I think the necessity of second parent, co-parent, or...

Many pregnant people grapple with their bodies changing during pregnancy. For queer pregnant people, feelings of body dysphoria can...

Maybe you are thinking that you are a fantastic partner and you don't need help. You know that support during labor is crucial for the...

I mentioned that I was feeling sore after a birth to my father-in-law and he looked confused. "How are you sore?! Aren't you a liaison at...

Chicago doulas typically charge anywhere from $1200-2800+ per birth. That can give anyone sticker shock! Over a thousand dollars for a...

If you have a uterus and are looking for sperm, this is a good place to start. Whether you are just starting to think about it or already...

Placenta encapsulation has become more mainstream, with about 20% of my clients choosing to have their placenta processed. In this blog...

One of the best ways to gain perspective on typical pregnancy and birth practices in the US is to see what other countries are doing. We...