Erika EnoJan 308 minThe Homebirth of Jack: Birthday TimeA little after midnight on December 14th 2021 I awoke for my nightly scheduled emptying of the bladder. This is when I took the peanut...
Erika EnoJan 233 minThe Homebirth of Jack: The Lead UpFirst of all I want to say going "past" your estimated time of arrival (or 40 weeks) is full of hormonal and mental ups and downs. Add...
Erika EnoJan 131 minLindsay Mumma's Online Courses!I can't begin to reccomend her courses enough. From pregnancy to postpartum and beyond Lindsay is a wealth of knowledge and an amazing...
Erika EnoFeb 6, 20211 minSitz Baths - Why you should care...A sitz bath is when you fill a CLEAN tub with a few inches of warm water and soak your perineal area. In addition to its use in...
Erika EnoFeb 2, 20211 minHospital Packing List - It's just a couple things!Labor & Birth Bag Picture ID, Insurance Card and Hospital Paperwork Your Birth Plan (at least 2 copies) *Eyeglasses/Contacts & Solution...
Erika EnoJan 28, 20213 minRiding The Waves Of Mom Guilt Mom guilt. Is this a thing? I mean we know it's a thing. But what is it? I think this is something every single one of us experience at...
Erika EnoDec 23, 20204 minThe TENS Unit - Tiny But MightyThere are a ton of comfort measures that can be used during labor. One of my all time favorites is the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve...
Erika EnoOct 12, 20207 min"And sometimes you have to just roll with the punches." Savannah's Birth StoryBelow is a birth story that is near and dear to my heart. Savannah is an amazing woman, friend, and mother. I want to thank her for her...
Erika EnoSep 5, 20201 minDiaphragmatic Breathing and Labor - How is this connected?Breathing is something we do all day everyday (hopefully or you’d be dead and that would be weird) but I’d say most of us never think...
Erika EnoJul 23, 20202 minWhat is Group B Strep? July is International GBS Awareness Month! Even though July is coming to an end (how is that possible already?) I wanted to share some...
Erika EnoMar 19, 20203 minLet's get to know Erika a little better! I recently filled out my doula profile for ProDoula's Website and I thought it would be fun to share on my blog because I loved some of...
Erika EnoAug 8, 20191 minWhat is a Doula? DOULA A trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly...
Erika EnoAug 8, 20191 minPartners & Doulas Today’s birth partners want to be involved in the pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum process. A doula can help partners experience...
Erika EnoJul 16, 20191 minWhat is Support?Support is unconditional. It is listening... Not judging, not telling your own story. Support is not offering advice... It's offering a...
Erika EnoJul 14, 20197 minA Positive Induction StorySince my birth experience inspired me to become a doula I thought it was important to share my birth story for many different reasons....
Erika EnoJun 19, 20193 minI am a birth doula! Part 2*Disclaimer: Photos and details shared with permission from my clients.* Let us fast-forward a couple weeks, I had a chance to meet with...
Erika EnoJun 15, 20191 minI am a birth doula! Part 1 of 2 It’s been a little over a week now since my first birth as a doula, and I am still overwhelmed at how amazing it was. Just 9 months ago I...
Erika EnoApr 13, 20191 min10 ways to prepare for labor and delivery1. Good communication with your Primary Care Provider. 2. Take a good childbirth class. 3. Read evidenced base articles & information. 4....