by Carrie | Jan 29, 2015 | Blog
I’ve never really been much of a podcast person. I guess I often feel like if I’m going to listen to something, I want it to be music. But recently, I (like almost everyone else I know) got sucked into the super addictive Serial podcast, which led me to be...
by Carrie | Oct 16, 2014 | Blog
Woohoo! You’re going to have a baby soon! Among the many things you’re thinking about (car seats, labor breathing techniques, how you really need to get those onesies washed) is the fact that you need to pack some stuff to take with you when you give...
by Carrie | Aug 23, 2014 | Blog
Although originally from Maryland, I am an extremely committed and enthusiastic New Mexican transplant. Seriously, just ask anyone who knows me. I love the sky, I love the mountains, I love the food, I love the people…and oh yeah, I really love being a doula...
by Carrie | Aug 11, 2014 | Blog
Last week, I had the pleasure of taking a CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator workshop with the lovely Katrina Fuller (of Natural Nesters in Hobbs, NM) and eight other amazing women from all over the state of New Mexico. This was the first step I’ve taken towards...
by Carrie | Jun 26, 2014 | Blog
Being pregnant is many things: exhilarating, wondrous, exciting, inspiring. It can also be uncomfortable, sweaty, and achy, especially as you creep up towards 40 weeks. After all, you’re growing another human inside your body….and no one said that’s...
by Carrie | May 23, 2014 | Blog
I cry at basically every birth photograph I see. Whether it’s the cell phone snap of the first skin-to-skin moment or gorgeous, well-lit professional shots, seeing visual evidence of birth’s power is just so amazing and so emotional.I have to admit,...
