by Phyllis | Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
There’s this moment that happens in early pregnancy—usually somewhere between the first heartbeat and the third “everything looks good”—where you realize you’re sitting in appointments nodding along… without really knowing what you’re supposed to be asking. Everything...
by Phyllis | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the biggest questions pregnant women ask is also one of the hardest to answer clearly: What does labor actually feel like? Stories tend to swing wildly in two directions. Some people describe unbearable pain. Others describe something intense but manageable....
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 10, 2026 | Insurance, Prenatal
Pregnancy-Friendly Chiropractic Care for Pelvic Balance, Comfort, and Birth Preparation Families in the Fayetteville and Fort Bragg area explore chiropractic care during pregnancy. One common question they have is simple: Where can I find a chiropractor who is trained...
by Phyllis | Jan 9, 2026 | Prenatal
How the Webster Technique Supports Comfort, Pelvic Balance, and Labor Preparation in the Second Half of Pregnancy Pregnancy changes the body in ways that are both miraculous and demanding. As the center of gravity shifts, ligaments soften, and posture adapts. The...
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...
