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Waiting on Labor and COVID-19

Waiting for labor is always a time of being "in limbo". It's even more true with the current social distancing and personal safety considerations necessary with COVID-19 spreading. Here are some of my thoughts on getting through the next few weeks if you're due any day. (Originally written for my Birth Doula support clients.) Disclaimer: […]

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Eating Dates During Pregnancy (and Enjoying It!)

You’ve probably heard by now that eating dates during the last weeks of your pregnancy may help your labor go more smoothly. Of all the natural “things to do” to help with birth, eating dates is one of the few that has real research to back it up. The studies are small but promising and […]

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