My Birth Stories: From Marvel to Motherhood
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My Birth Stories: From Marvel to Motherhood

Supporting other mothers in their own births has become both my redemption and my joy. Every time I witness a woman in her power, I feel it in every cell of my body. And when things don’t go as planned, I know how to hold space through the unexpected—with compassion, steadiness, and deep respect—if and when they’re ready for it.

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Breastfeeding Is Natural, But It’s work!
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Breastfeeding Is Natural, But It’s work!

Breastfeeding is a journey of both beauty and challenge. It’s the quiet midnight feeds, the tender bonding, and also the tears, doubts, and learning curves along the way. Through its ups and downs, breastfeeding invites patience, surrender, and deep connection between mother and baby.

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(A Devoted) Guardian of the Journey
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(A Devoted) Guardian of the Journey

In every birth, there’s someone who steps into the role of Guardian of the Journey.It’s a role that goes beyond simply witnessing; it’s about holding space, offering comfort, and creating a sense of calm through the unpredictable and sacred process of labor.

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Unassisted Birth
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Unassisted Birth

Our society often shows criticism and judgement toward those who dare to choose a different path from the mass, yet this mother did not shy away from defying the stigma that our society has built around birth. We grow up seeing birth as one of the most frightening days of our lives; I wish anyone could experience birth like this family did!

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The Wonders of the Placenta
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The Wonders of the Placenta

The Placenta is the only organ women create during pregnancy and that is used only during pregnancy to sustain and grow our bab(ies). There is one side that lies against the mother's womb-the mother side- and another that faces the baby-the baby's side- and it serves almost like a pillow during pregnancy.

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Is Homebirth Safe?
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Is Homebirth Safe?

Women have birthed their babies at home since the beginning of time, never wondering: Is Homebirth Safe?

When the concept of hospitalization during child labor was not yet the norm, we were used to homebirth as the normal way of giving birth.

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Amazing Homebirth Prenatal Visit
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Amazing Homebirth Prenatal Visit

Whether you hire me as your Doula or just to document your birth, I always offer a Homebirth Prenatal Visit. The birth team gets to see the space and reflects on the logistics. Mom gets a taste of what type of energy the birth team will bring into her sacred space. Her family has the chance to meet the birth team, perhaps for the first time, and while I think older siblings are quick to warm up, I am a strong believer that they should be included as often as possible in the care of their baby. These visits are such a gift. They are like a birth team group hug with a huge scope of imagination.

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Incredible non-intervention Hospital Birth
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Incredible non-intervention Hospital Birth

Once arrived at Cedars Sinai my clients had to wait in the triage to be checked in, while I had to wait in the visitor room. I didn't like this part of the process but I was confident my clients were more than capable to advocate for themselves and their wish for a non-intervention hospital birth.

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Maternity session at the Venice Pier
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Maternity session at the Venice Pier

I am always so proud of my clients because even if the temperature by the beach can be, sometimes, on the chilly side, they always put a smile on their faces. They do want their pictures to reflect their inner joy. This was the underlying message for this family of soon-to-be 4. They have always embraced the journey no matter what life has thrown at them.

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