Parenting Is Hard

November 14, 2019 Sacred Space Birth Services

And if I’m going to be really real, I’ll tell you about the time I tried going to the bathroom the other day, and ended up breastfeeding on the toilet cuz the baby wouldn’t stop crying and I could not wait another moment for myself. While I was doing this, my other three kids came in periodically and asked me all sorts of questions such as, can you help with this, and can you fix that, and I want a snack this moment! It clearly didn’t register with them that I was a little bit preoccupied with my pants around my ankles and a baby on my body.

On Doula Dating

July 24, 2019 Sacred Space Birth Services

Doula “Dating”…

It’s totally a thing.

On Self Care.. or,.. self management?

January 23, 2019 Sacred Space Birth Services

First, do something every day to enrich your mind, your soul/spirit/emotional well-being and your body. Second, managing your life to help make these things happen.

On Boundaries

January 23, 2019 Sacred Space Birth Services

…you are your child’s advocate (and your own!), and you get to decide how you want to live your life, what is and is not best for your children, and what works best for you as a family.

Resident Scrooge

December 12, 2018 Sacred Space Birth Services

Or, maybe I’m just a tired mom who doesn’t need one more thing to do. I used to feel guilty... And mostly for the reasons I just mentioned. It would give us family time, and I know my kids would probably enjoy it. It would be nice…

But I’m tired. And I’m guessing you are too.

On The Importance of Provider Support

November 1, 2018 Sacred Space Birth Services

Doula Jen, right, with brand new baby K and his mom and dad after a provider supported “ family centered” cesarean birth in the Twin Cities, MN.

You don’t have to go into every prenatal appointment with your defenses up, armed with information, prepared to argue your case with your provider. There are providers who value their patients, mother and baby, and who are willing to fight FOR them and not against them. They will not try to take advantage of your vulnerability during labor. They will not try to scare you into decisions you don’t want to make. They will not shame you for your choices. These providers do exist! We just have to look for them.

Our Favorite Recipes: Elderberry Elixer

October 13, 2018 Sacred Space Birth Services

Homemade Organic Elderberry Syrup is a must have every fall and winter at our house. Over the years I have trialed and tested and perfected what I believe is the best tasting elderberry syrup around! We use it (along with many other things, of course) to ward off the winter time “bugs” and keep our immune systems in tip top gear. While I cannot promise that this is the magic potion for cold season, I can at least promise your kids will like it!

On Sibling Doulas

October 10, 2018 Sacred Space Birth Services

Sibling doulas are a valuable asset to any birth team. If you are considering inviting your children to attend your birth or have children who have already requested to attend the birth of their new sibling, a sibling doula is a great way to ensure your children are supported, informed, and cared for.

…you are your child’s advocate (and your own!), and you get to decide how you want to live your life, what is and is not best for your children, and what works best for you as a family.

Or, maybe I’m just a tired mom who doesn’t need one more thing to do. I used to feel guilty... And mostly for the reasons I just mentioned. It would give us family time, and I know my kids would probably enjoy it. It would be nice…

But I’m tired. And I’m guessing you are too.

The belief in support for every member of the family, at any age.

A Doula for Everyone!

The birth of a new baby is also the birth of a new family.