Category Archives: Doulas
*Welcome – Start Here!*
Welcome, I’m Heidi – I’ve been fortunate to work with over 300 couples through my various roles as a doula, birth photographer, midwife assistant, and teacher. My family has relocated from Denton, Texas to Nottingham, England so I’ve taken leave … Continue reading
Expressing Thanks | Tips for Doulas
Over the last year my work has been blessed by countless friends, old and new. I’ve been introduced to amazing families, wonderful birth professionals, and loving mentors. I try to incorporate my own branding into my business. It’s simple to … Continue reading
Guess What??
It still feels very surreal, and very bittersweet. We will miss this city we love, but even more I will miss the people we have grown to know and love and all my doula babies!! ❤️ My sweet repeat clients … Continue reading
New Year, New Goals, New Tips!
Happy New Year! 2016 is going to be amazing, and I hope you’ll come join us to make your doula business even better. If you’ve been considering signing up for Tips for Doulas then jump in now – if you … Continue reading
Comfort Measures | Tips for Doulas
Originally posted May 2011, updated December 2015. Notes from the book & my own thoughts in addition to help laboring mommas from The Labor Progress Handbook, – Change positions every 30 minutes. Even something as simple as switching sides if … Continue reading
Sweet Baby Juniper
Words cannot do justice to describe this beautiful family & the gorgeous images their photographer captured, so I’ll just say how much I loved being their doula & sharing part of their journey! (Monica from A Sacred Project is responsible … Continue reading
Birthy Blog Round Up III – Parents’ Version
After seeing several posts recently that I thought were so helpful I decided a blog round up was in order! This is the round up for parents, but there’s another round-up for birth professionals that’s available through my Tips for … Continue reading
Sneak Peek – Baby Hazel
Two years ago I had the honor of attending the birth of their first little girl, and this week I was there as they welcomed their second daughter. It was a gorgeous day with a gorgeous family, and I can’t … Continue reading
The Gift of Our Presence
This quote jumped out at me when reading a magazine, so I cut it out to save in my inspiration binder. Whether with our partner or children or friends, I think being fully present is increasingly challenging in our very … Continue reading