by Margarita Valbuena | Aug 1, 2017 | Community, expectations, Family, parenting, Real Talk Tuesday, women
In the past couple weeks, 3 of my close friends – on 3 separate occasions – gave me an incredible gift. While unexpected, it was much needed. I promise I’ll fill you in on the gift, but first: My kids have watched Moana approximately a dozen times in the...
by Margarita Valbuena | May 3, 2016 | Hair style, Mother's Day, Self-Care, women
Mother’s Day is fast approaching! I’m a firm believer that we should take time every day to show how much we love our mamas, grandmothers, imas and mommies, but it’s nice to have a special day dedicated to the individuals who love us unconditionally whether they...
by shawna@thirdcoastbirth.com | Apr 4, 2016 | Ask the Doulas, Childbirth, doula, labor support, Pregnancy, women
You’ve heard about birth doulas from friends, family, or your care provider. Maybe you are thinking about hiring a doula to support you in your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum time. But, maybe you aren’t quite sure what a doula does, or why everyone...
by Margarita Valbuena | Mar 8, 2016 | Childbirth, Community, Family, women
In the spirit of today – International Women’s Day, Dia de la Mujer – I want to tell you a story about two incredible women, the Victorias. Every summer, for the first 14 years of my life, I traveled to Colombia with my parents and brothers to be with our...
