by Phyllis | Mar 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Introduction: From Pregnant to Prepared The Night Everything Feels Heavy It’s after midnight., and the house is quiet except for the hum of the refrigerator and the steady sound of your partner breathing beside you. You should be asleep. You know that. Everyone keeps...
by Phyllis | Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Phyllis Herbe CLD Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com Birth gets treated like a finish line. You prepare for it for months. You read about it, plan for it, maybe even rehearse it in your head. And then it happens, everyone celebrates, and somehow within days...
by Phyllis | Jan 7, 2026 | Birth Doula, Prenatal
What Actually Matters in the Second Half of Pregnancy—and Why This Season Shapes Your Birth More Than You Think There is a subtle shift that happens somewhere in the middle of pregnancy, usually after the anatomy scan dust settles and the novelty of being pregnant...
by Phyllis | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Here’s some of the incredible articles on the Network: Castor Oil Shakes for Labor: The Right Way to Do It https://mompowered-birth-community.mn.co/posts/castor-oil-shakes-for-labor-the-right-way-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters?utm_source=manual Engorgement 101: Do...
by Phyllis | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
When people think “pelvis in labor,” they usually picture hip bones. But your sacrum (the triangular bone at the back of your pelvis) is a major player too — especially when we talk about pelvic opening, baby’s rotation, and positions that help progress....
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...
