Author: rachhs2
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Growing up in California, I never appreciated or even noticed the change in seasons, the way I do now, living in New England. This fall marks 20 years since I moved to Boston, and while I will always consider myself a Californian, this is my home. This is where my kids were born and are…
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You asked… and asked… and asked again. And finally I am doing it. I have two new class offerings that I’ve been wanting to do for years. First off, I finally have a class for parents of babies 3-6 months. I’m finding that I know more and more parents who are home beyond the 12…
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Hello! After a long period of time, I finally have re-certified as a CAPPA Postpartum Doula! This means I am part of the CAPPA network. It also means I can take Carrot Insurance and can work towards taking MassHealth. Let me know if you have any questions about this process!
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I have had this post floating around in my mind for ages. As I hear stories from clients about lack of consent, hear the updates on the anti-trans bills from Chase Strangio, and hear how the options for abortions are becoming more and more limited, I know there is a connection to be made from…
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Sometimes the broken parts of our society, our system, remain more subtle, more hidden, especially for those of us with any sort of privilege, especially race and class privilege. Now is a moment in time where there are earthquakes, where the reality of late stage capitalism, unchecked white supremacy, and ingrained patriarchy have cracked wide…
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I often say that my hope is for a world where my job as a postpartum doula is no longer needed. Where we live in community, with elders and resources, held and supported as we welcome a new life into the world. I take great pride in the fact that I support all new parents…
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New parenthood is a time when you are expected to do something, brand new, emotionally charged, on very little sleep, that you have never done before. When you throw in the overwhelming amount of contradicting information out there, from family to the internet, it is hard to get your footing. One of my favorite expressions…
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There are so many things that new parents worry about. What if my baby isn’t gaining weight? What happens when I return to work? How do I do the first bath? And the biggest concern, what if I’m doing something wrong?!?!?! That is what I am there for. First off, I don’t believe that you…
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People often talk about how joyful it is to have a new baby. “It’s such a gift!” “You should be so happy!” “Smile!” A big piece of my work is approaching parenting with a both/and mindset. You can love and be happy about your new baby while also struggling and feeling sad. I am lucky…
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One of the most common questions I get asked in a prenatal interview is, “what does a typical visit look like?” I love this question, because it allows me to talk about all the various facets of my work. A visit can involve so many different things. It is sitting and talking, it is hands…
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