Denika AndersonMar 25, 20194 minWhat'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 AndersonJan 28, 20193 minThe Reproductive Health ActOver the past few days, my Facebook feed has been filled with opinions about the NY late term abortion law. This law strengthens the...
Denika AndersonJul 13, 20183 minIn the ValleyRecently, in a group of fellow Stillbirthday doulas, the leader of our organization brought up the topic of termination or, as we...
Denika AndersonJul 9, 20185 minGuest 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 AndersonMay 13, 20182 minFor you, on Mother's DayMy 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 AndersonApr 21, 20183 minGuiltWhen you lose a baby, at any point during pregnancy or after birth, you invariably experience a dizzying range of emotions. Shock, rage,...
Denika AndersonMar 30, 20184 minThe 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 AndersonMar 21, 20185 minOliverI have three children. The first is nearly three years old, independent, stubborn, and passionate, just like mama. She came into this...