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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Birth Photography – Why It’s Worth the Investment! | Denton Birth Photography
I missed the birth of my third child. That sounds odd, right? I was there, of course – but due to a variety of complications it was decided that our son would best make his arrival by cesarean four months … Continue reading
Testimonials
For many parents a big concern regarding hiring a doula is privacy – especially if they are anticipating a hospital birth then they know there will be a variety of staff in the room already. Adding an additional person may … Continue reading
What to Wear (Tips for Doulas)
I’ve written before about options for laboring moms to wear but what about doulas? I see that question asked often on the boards! There’s some passionate debate about scrubs vs. no scrubs in the doula world. While some feel it … Continue reading
Making Yourself at Home in the Hospital
I read Homebirth in the Hospital: Integrating Natural Childbirth with Modern Medicine – there were parts I liked, but parts I didn’t… if the hospital is where you feel the safest for emotional or physical reasons, then obviously that’s the … Continue reading
Breastfeeding Your Newborn – Common Concerns
I love Dr. & Martha Sears’ work and I frequently visit their website as a mother myself. Postpartum moms often have concerns about nursing their new baby and this is the best page yet I’ve seen that addresses those questions … Continue reading
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Childcare & Breastfeeding Ideas for Doulas (Tips for Doulas)
I attended the birth in this photo when my own baby was four months old! Frequently in my various birth boards I’ll see new doulas asking about how one handles childcare arrangement for the crazy hours of a doula. We … Continue reading
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Story Behind the Photo | Denton Birth Photography
This sweet couple was so much fun to work with – they were eager to learn and prepare in every possible way, they had a loving grandmother in attendance, and the mom and dad were the perfect team. I was … Continue reading
Testimonials
Sometimes there is a misunderstanding of what a doula is and in what ways she helps. A doula can be beneficial for any birth situation – home, birth center, hospital, vaginal, or cesarean. I’ve been fortunate to work with families … Continue reading
A Doula’s Fee (Tips for Doulas)
Originally posted August 2011, revised April 2013: As I read some posts around the web about the breakdown of a doula’s fee, I became curious about how my own time & financial investment works out. For parents there are so … Continue reading
Inspiration
Genuine listening means suspending memory, desire, and judgment — and, for a moment at least, existing for the other person. — Michael P. Nichols