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Shannon Hochhalter

Apr 7, 20201 min read

COVID-19 and Doula and CLC services

During these unpredictable times, there is a lot of fear and uncertainty about birth and breastfeeding. Many women find themselves in a...

Shannon Hochhalter

Feb 3, 20201 min read

Anatomical and Physiological Birth

I just got done attending a Spinning Babies workshop this weekend in our local community! What a privilege to get to go and learn about...

Shannon Hochhalter

Jan 13, 20201 min read

Favorite Comfort Measures

Doulas can offer many comfort measures for you during labor. Hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, massage, rebozo techniques, positioning,...

Shannon Hochhalter

Sep 14, 20191 min read

Empowered Birth Empowered You

Birth is powerful and can literally change the course of a woman's life. As women, we can change the world, but if we feel like our...

Shannon Hochhalter

Feb 16, 20191 min read

The challenges of breast feeding

Breastfeeding can be a great joy but it can also pose challenges to overcome. From cracked and bleeding nipples, tongue ties, mastitis,...