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What's In A Birth Plan?
At the first prenatal visit I have with my clients, we spend a great deal of time covering birth plans. Some of my clients have a very...

Denika Anderson
Mar 25, 20194 min read
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The Reproductive Health Act
Over the past few days, my Facebook feed has been filled with opinions about the NY late term abortion law. This law strengthens the...

Denika Anderson
Jan 28, 20193 min read
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In the Valley
Recently, in a group of fellow Stillbirthday doulas, the leader of our organization brought up the topic of termination or, as we...

Denika Anderson
Jul 13, 20183 min read
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Guest Post: On Miscarriage.
My beloved friend Elise, who is also a loss mama, has penned some beautiful words on her own miscarriage experience. She is a brilliant...

Denika Anderson
Jul 9, 20185 min read
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For you, on Mother's Day
My dear, sweet mamas, Today is for you. For you, the mama whose arms ache from all the children who cling to her, and for you, the mama...

Denika Anderson
May 13, 20182 min read
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Guilt
When you lose a baby, at any point during pregnancy or after birth, you invariably experience a dizzying range of emotions. Shock, rage,...

Denika Anderson
Apr 21, 20183 min read
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The Right Words
"I didn't know what to say, so I just... didn't say anything. I didn't want to remind them of their heartache, after all. What do you...

Denika Anderson
Mar 30, 20184 min read
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Oliver
I have three children. The first is nearly three years old, independent, stubborn, and passionate, just like mama. She came into this...

Denika Anderson
Mar 21, 20185 min read
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