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  Hey there! So….you are here, scouring the internet,  looking through the many daycares in Modesto. I have been there before, and let me tell you, it is a STRESSFUL process trying to find someone that you can trust!! So I, being the researcher that I am, asked around in the local Mom groups for […]

Medical-Friendly Pediatricians in Modesto Are you a parent who does not want to vaccinate your child?  You aren’t alone.  As a moderator of a local Mom’s group on Facebook, I see a lot of comments and questions come through in our Modesto community.  One that sometimes rises to the surface is the question about what […]

  Doula Services Hello! This blog post is going to be a little bit more on the personal end, but hopefully it will help someone out there! So yes, I am now offering doula services in addition to photography & videography services.  But why, you ask? Becoming a parent was so incredibly beautiful for us, […]

  Hey!  If you couldn’t tell already, I am a BBY certified birth photographer based in Modesto, California.  And as you would imagine, birth photographers try to stay a little more local to where they live, within a reasonable radius.  If you are familiar with Northern California, and especially the Bay Area, you understand the […]

Come Meet Our Amazing Pelvic-Floor Therapists in Modesto, California As a birth photographer and a doula, I’ve had the honor of supporting women through the beautiful and transformative journey of motherhood, and typically, this means requiring some support from a pelvic floor therapist. Every pregnancy and birth experience is unique, yet one common thread I […]

Having a newborn is such a beautiful, exciting new adventure! This stage, though filled with joy, can also be incredibly challenging. Just a heads up ;). Here’s a roadmap to help you survive the newborn stage with some actionable tips, common pitfalls, and how to handle them. Physical and Emotional Well-being 1. Sleep (or Lack […]

So, you are looking for a doula! That is so amazing.  I absolutely recommend hiring a doula. In my experience, doctors and nurses are a lot more willing to be respectful to your birth wishes if they know you have a doula present to help advocate for you. And if you are having a home […]

Fertility can be a really tender subject.  I get it. My husband and I found out we were unable to conceive about 5 years into our journey.  It wasn’t easy news to swallow, and certainly isn’t everyone’s case, but we are well-versed in the feelings that fertility issues can cause.   That desire to get pregnant […]

Being in many local facebook mom groups, I often see many looking for recommendations for an OBGYN in the Modesto area.  When choosing an OBGYN, its a bit of a sensitive time of your life, so you will want to find someone who provides excellent care and makes you feel comfortable. Here are five top-rated […]

Hello, lovely mamas-to-be! Ah, the maternity photoshoot—one of the most beautiful ways to capture the magic of your pregnancy journey and to document this precious pause before baby comes. But let’s be real: it can also be a bit intimidating! Fear not, because today we’re diving into five fabulous tips to help you prepare for […]