I’M PREGNANT. NOW WHAT? DESTRESSING YOUR BIRTH JOURNEY IN 6 SIMPLE STEPS

You’ve confirmed that your pregnant, you’ve wrapped your head around the fact that you’re having a baby (or at least starting to), and you’re starting to think “now what?!”

Childbirth, PregnancyCristina EvansNovember 5, 2020pregnancy, childbirth Comment

A PATH TO BIRTH WORK

Looking back I wonder, why did I rely on luck? Why didn’t I look into my options? What could I have done to make my births even better?

Childbirth, Doulas, Parenting, Postpartum, PregnancyCristina EvansAugust 27, 2020Pregnancy, Childbirth, Childbirth Education, PostpartumComment

I Don't Want to Talk About the Pandemic. Let’s Talk About Pregnancy Instead.

Instead of adding to any potential negativity, I’m going to do something I enjoy doing as a doula and help you shift your focus.

Mental Health, PregnancyCristina EvansMay 19, 2020Covid 19, Mental Health, Parenting, PregnancyComment

Tell Me A Story

Birth stories are important. All of them. Some need to be processed more than others, but they all have value.

Childbirth, PregnancyCristina EvansJanuary 24, 2020Pregnancy, childbirth, Birth StoriesComment

TUNING INTO THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR BODY

We may not always know what they’re trying to tell us right away, but our bodies generally do a pretty good job of telling us what they need. We just need to tune in and listen.

Pregnancy, MindfulnessCristina EvansNovember 11, 2019Mindfulness, pregnancyComment

THIS IS MY LAST BABY

This is my baby. My last baby. My for real last baby. She’s the youngest by alot. She’s amazing. She’s inquisitive, funny, and has the sweetest kindest heart. I would tell you that I can’t imagine my life without her in it, but the truth is that I can.

Mental Health, Pregnancy, ParentingCristina EvansSeptember 28, 2019Parenting, Pregnancy, Mental HealthComment

JOURNALING THROUGH PREGNANCY

It’s so important to address your emotions- especially during pregnancy as sometimes things that feel dormant can pop up during labor and even seep into postpartum. One fantastic way to do this is through journaling.

Pregnancy, Mindfulness, Mental HealthCristina EvansAugust 22, 2019Pregnancy, Mindfulness, Mental HealthComment

ON EDUCATING YOURSELF

I can't adequately express how important it is to educate yourself about your options. When we find out we're pregnant, it can be exciting and sometimes a little scary.

Perfect Imperfections: A Word About Letting $h*! Go

What if instead of aiming for unattainable goals, we define what’s important and then get to the rest if we can or even let the rest go by the way all together? How would that feel? Can you imagine the impact this can have on your life?

Mental Health, Parenting, PregnancyCristina EvansApril 6, 2019Pregnancy, Parenting, Postpartum, Mental HealthComment

BUBBLE OF PEACE: GIVING YOURSELF PERMISSION TO TAKE A STEP BACK

It's easy for people to simply view you as a vessel for this new life, to forget that you're not just a belly, and that you might actually value your privacy and personal space.

A LETTER TO GRANDPARENTS

As excited as everyone was to meet my babies, the last thing I wanted to do right after I’d given birth to my children was to hand off my baby before we even had time to bond.

Pregnancy, Postpartum, Parenting, Mental HealthCristina EvansApril 26, 2018Parenting, Boundaries, Grandparents, PostpartumComment

A PARTNER’S PERSPECTIVE

My wife bonded with our doula, Cristina, immediately and we decided we would appreciate having an advocate in the form of a doula. At that time, I had no idea how integral a part she would play in our labor.