Small Things, Great Love Birth Services

04/05/2026

FYI! Car Seat Recall

04/04/2026

Make sheet lasagne! Future You will thank Right Now You! Getting as much sleep as possible during the fourth trimester is crucial, and this is an easy way to get back to bed sooner.

Double layer your baby's sleep surface: mattress protector, sheet, mattress protector, sheet. That way you can just peel off the top two dirty layers and deal with the laundry in the morning.

04/02/2026

If you've got a spitty baby, you've got enough to worry about. Like laundry. So. Much. Laundry.

Hopefully this helps ease your mind a bit about laying baby on their back to sleep!

03/26/2026

This was the inside of my brain for most of my second pregnancy. Occasionally the "potato potato potato potato" would be interrupted with "Soda water with a splash of OJ". I didn't really crave anything with my first. I mostly just harbored a deep and passionate hatred of carrots (which I am still working to overcome 12 years later).

Some people say that certain cravings indicate specific nutritional deficiencies or even the s*x of the baby (savory for a boy, sweet for a girl), but there isn't really data to support this. It is more likely just our lizard brains urging us to get as many calories as possible.

What were your pregnancy cravings or aversions?

03/24/2026

When I'm on call, my bag is always prepped and ready. So what exactly is in my birth doula bag of tricks? Just the basics! I may add a thing or two if a client requests it, but this is my core setup.

No-flame candles to set the mood, birth comb in case they want to try some distraction, a sweatshirt for my constantly chilly self, deodorant and the rest of the works so I'm not distracting you with stank, snacks so I don't get hangry, extra clothes because birth involves a lot of fluids, and a wrap to make more positions accessible.

03/19/2026

I recently got to sit down with the lovely Amanda Hunsucker of to talk about how she supports growing families. She graduates from her Masters program in May, and until then, sessions are $20. After that, she will be accepting some insurance.

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, even in the best of circumstances, is a time of shifting and upheaval. Meeting with someone who has training specifically relevant to this phase of life can make an enormous difference. I'm so glad that she and the rest of the Life in Bloom are available as a resource for our community!

03/14/2026

Update Birth Support Availability! Though I don't have any slots open for births through June, I do have space for breastfeeding classes, postpartum planning workshops, and postpartum doula support.

03/13/2026

Y'alllllll please look at how gorgeous this art is! This is my first delivery of my monthly art subscription, and it has brought me so much joy already. You can find the artist at Lauren J. Turner Fine Art and also BirthNerds. Definitely go sign up to get some beauty in your mailbox (3 items for less than $10!) and drool over the other art on her website while you're at it!

03/11/2026

"Can I bring breast milk in my carry-on?"

Flying can be stressful, especially going through the TSA check point. Whether you're flying with your baby or pumping while on a work trip, it's important to know your rights when bringing breast milk in your carry-on!

03/06/2026

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02/27/2026