Wednesdays Nurture is closed. It is a wake up early and make a big breakfast before working from home, kind of day.

There are many options when it comes to having a baby. Women are not "one size fits all" and their births plans do not need to be either.

One of the reasons babies cry is because they miss the womb. Can you blame them?

A googly eye was stuck somewhere on my skin when I stepped into the shower today. As I watched it swirling towards the drain, I quickly grabbed it up and stood there for a moment— half smiling and half with a lump in my throat.

I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday, but I can tell you (in great detail) the births of my children. If you have taken a class from me, you have probably heard me say that before, because I want to tell you how important birth is to a MOTHER as much as it is to her child.

We started Nurture out of a passion to offer a place for pregnant couples to find the full circle support they need when planning a pregnancy and welcoming a new baby. This is our story.

This potted plant on my windowsill reminds me of how women dream. We gestate our mission statements. Our vision grows inside of us well before it takes shape and is born.

Recovering from a cesarean? Planning a cesarean? Considering a VBAC? Here are some affirmations that I have shared with hundreds of parents over the years, just like you, who are weighing all of their options and considering the possibilities when it comes to cesarean birth.

Have you have been eyeing one of our upcoming doula trainings? Do you wonder what it will take to become a successful, certified labor doula? Read on for some tips on how to decide if now is the time to take that next step!