

How Postpartum Doula Care Can Ease the Transition Into Parenthood
Welcoming a new baby into the family is a beautiful thing. It also happens to be one of the most humbling experiences in a human's life...


How I Balance Doula Support & Birth Photography
As a doula and birth photographer, I often get asked how I manage both roles during a birth. It’s a valid question as being a doula...


Staying Well Hydrated During Pregnancy
Doula and Childbirth Educator Amanda Cagle shares favorite pregnancy and postpartum snacks, drinks, & meals great for expecting OC families


Birth Photography with Amanda Cagle
As a longtime doula in Southern California, I have had the privilege of supporting countless families through the incredible journey of...


Birth Work: A Life-Giving, Schedule-Killing Industry
So what sucks about this baby-cuddling, oxytocin-infusing job? Well, for starters, it's really hard to press pause...


Planning for Birth During the COVID-19 Crisis
Times are tough. There's no way around that truth. Everyone I know is struggling amidst the coronavirus outbreak as COVID-19 is impacting...


Self-Care Report for a Student Midwife
This was an assignment for a recent course that I found particularly helpful. Sussing out how we might react to experiences as student...


Elder Midwifery Student Project, Phase 3
Elder Student Project, Part 3: Interview with Bea* For my interview with a Phase 3 student, I had a 20-minute chat Bea, who has been...


Building a Midwife’s Kit
This was a fun project for the Midwifery Assistant Orientation course at Midwives College of Utah. I took this course Summer 2019, so as...


Elder Midwifery Student Project, Phase 2
Elder Student Project, Part 2: Interview with Marian* For my interview with a Phase 2 student, a student I have never interacted with was...