Can we just let go of the term “natural birth” already? Here’s a hot take: it does more harm than it has usefulness. There’s a phrase that a local midwife we adore uses – have intentions and hold them loosely. Thousands of birth stories...
1 – “We’re just gonna go with the flow…” Yes, “flow” can be extremely useful in the birth process. AND without preparation, intention, information-gathering ahead of time, it can be hard to keep your flow once you step into a hospital...
Alli & Lea Childbirth educators, doulas, and Lumos co-founders Lil Bit of Lumos: “How many cervical checks should you get in labor?” It’s a bit of a trick question – how many cervical checks should someone get in labor –...
Alli & Lea Childbirth educators, doulas, and Lumos co-founders Introducing: “Tips for Doulas” Todays tip: When using aromatherapy, wait on using a diffuser if labor is in full swing. One of the most remarked-upon and beloved items in our doula bags are...
Holy heck. And what the actual frick. This is wild. And unsettling. We are right there with you with all the feelings. And here’s what’s up here in Madison-based Lumos-land: Doula Clients Doula clients have been receiving additional updates...
When we talk with folks in the new-baby days, they often reflect that they wish they’d spent less time obsessing about the birth and find the “right” stuff – and more time on how to actually cope/survive/thrive in the newborn days. You’ve...
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