The Homebirth of Jack: Birthday Time
A little after midnight on December 14th 2021 I awoke for my nightly scheduled emptying of the bladder. This is when I took the peanut...
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Erika Eno
- Jan 23
- 3 min
The Homebirth of Jack: The Lead Up
First 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 Eno
- Jan 13
- 1 min
Lindsay 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 Eno
- Feb 6, 2021
- 1 min
Sitz 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 Eno
- Feb 1, 2021
- 1 min
Hospital 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 Eno
- Jan 28, 2021
- 3 min
Riding 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 Eno
- Dec 23, 2020
- 4 min
The TENS Unit - Tiny But Mighty
There are a ton of comfort measures that can be used during labor. One of my all time favorites is the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve...
Erika Eno
- Oct 12, 2020
- 7 min
"And sometimes you have to just roll with the punches." Savannah's Birth Story
Below 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 Eno
- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
Diaphragmatic 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 Eno
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
What 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 Eno
- Mar 18, 2020
- 3 min
Let'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 Eno
- Aug 8, 2019
- 1 min
What is a Doula?
DOULA A trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly...
Erika Eno
- Aug 8, 2019
- 1 min
Partners & Doulas
Today’s birth partners want to be involved in the pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum process. A doula can help partners experience...
Erika Eno
- Jul 16, 2019
- 1 min
What 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 Eno
- Jul 13, 2019
- 7 min
A Positive Induction Story
Since my birth experience inspired me to become a doula I thought it was important to share my birth story for many different reasons....
Erika Eno
- Jun 18, 2019
- 3 min
I 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 Eno
- Jun 14, 2019
- 1 min
I 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 Eno
- Apr 13, 2019
- 1 min
10 ways to prepare for labor and delivery
1. Good communication with your Primary Care Provider. 2. Take a good childbirth class. 3. Read evidenced base articles & information. 4....