by Phyllis | Dec 11, 2025 | Birth Doula, Insurance
Insurance questions come up all the time, and honestly, I get it — nothing derails the excitement of preparing for birth faster than trying to decode benefits pages written in fluent Bureaucrat. So let’s simplify this. I’m Phyllis, the doula behind Dogwood Doula...
by Phyllis | Aug 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
BIrthy blogs Flipping a Breech Baby Introduction Discovering that your baby is in a breech position can feel overwhelming, but rest assured that many babies flip head-down naturally with a little encouragement. One popular and effective approach is Spinning Babies®, a...
by Phyllis | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
5 Key Areas Where Doulas Make a Real Difference The word “doula” gets thrown around a lot these days, and it’s easy to assume we just rub backs and say encouraging things while people labor. While we do love a good hip squeeze and an “I believe in you” moment, doula...
by Phyllis | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s clear something up right now, because the rumor mill is out of control on this one:If you get an epidural, your doula doesn’t pack up and go home. I’ve heard it too many times. “I’m planning to get an epidural, so I don’t think I need a doula…”Or worse: “I...
by Phyllis | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s this thing that happens when you start asking questions about birth. You mention you’re thinking about skipping the epidural, and someone immediately raises an eyebrow: “Oh, so you’re doing the natural thing?” You ask your provider about induction risks, and...
