Pregancy + Birth During a Pandemic

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  A different world during a pandemic Everyone is feeling overwhelmed and confused. It’s no wonder – information is coming in quickly as those in power attempt to mitigate the effects this pandemic will have on our community and the […]

14 Reasons to Hire a Birth Doula

Welcoming a new baby to the world this year? Do yourself a favor. Hire a doula. Research shows that doula support has a huge impact on labor outcomes. A birth doula provides emotional, physical, and informational support prenatally, continuously during […]

What does a doula do, exactly?

In a recent conversation with an expectant mom, she said: “I understand that doulas provide informational, physical, and emotional support … but what do you actually do? During a birth? Or before? Or – yeah, what do you do as […]

40 days of postpartum

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Those first forty days are traditionally protected, so mom and her newborn can acclimate to their new reality. This is a time to be insular and focus on your baby. In our culture, 40 days of relative tranquility can be […]

Introducing :: Brown Eyed Photography Services Registry

Brown Eyed Photography Birth Registry Just in time for the holidays, there is a baby registry available for Brown Eyed Photographer and Doula services! Professional Birth Photography and doula services are an incredible gift. Birth is a transformative experience. It […]

Doulas ~ the Power of Continuous Labor Support

Extensive review of recent studies, including over 15,000 women, shows that families benefit dramatically from continuous labor support during birth. Interesting. Because this is how we’ve traditionally birthed. Surrounded by the support of our friends and family. In a typical […]