Category Archives: Babies!

Baby Park Date Spring 2013!

Posted on April 17, 2013 by heidi

These are some of the sweet babies who attended the park date last weekend. I was at all of their births, and they range in age from a few weeks old to one cutie pie turning ONE the day we … Continue reading →

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New Header for Doula Group

Posted on April 16, 2013 by heidi

There’s a group of doulas I know well and trust to use as my referrals and back ups. I wanted to create a landing page for our links so when I’m booked I can quickly send out a link and … Continue reading →

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Full Time Mom-ing

Posted on April 15, 2013 by heidi

These are my six babies and my husband, Kit. This is the one week of the year that he has to work at the office due to a big work convention, so he’s gone long hours and through the weekend. … Continue reading →

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Want to Be My Client?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by heidi

Why you deserve a doula, including testimonials from some of my clients. This is how my services work. My intake form which I need you to fill out before our first prenatal visit. The birth history form if you’ve had … Continue reading →

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Five Days

Posted on March 11, 2013 by heidi

I know babies change quickly, but it still stunned me to see the comparison in this little boy from moments after he was born to 5 days after when I returned to capture the herbal bath. THIS is why I … Continue reading →

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Blessingways Part II

Posted on February 14, 2013 by heidi

My original post is here with ideas on Blessingways. Yesterday I hosted a blessingway for a dear friend and fellow birth professional. We were able to surprise her with it by scheduling a “doula brunch” (which is something I do … Continue reading →

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On Her Way to Be Weighed

Posted on January 17, 2013 by heidi

Sometimes I capture images that aren’t technically ideal, due to movement or lighting or timing. The midwife had just scooped up the baby from the bed and was turning and walking past me to take the little girl to the … Continue reading →

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Newborn Care & Co-Sleeping Handouts from Penny Simkin

Posted on January 15, 2013 by heidi

This is an excellent resource for new parents and childbirth educators. It’s also a great refresher for parents expecting subsequent babies, and I’ll be adding it to my class packets. Basics of Newborn Care This is the handout on safe … Continue reading →

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Pediatric Options in Denton

Posted on January 14, 2013 by heidi

I’m often asked in the childbirth class I teach about local options for primary care providers for their new babies. In our group class we have a pediatric nurse practitioner come speak and I’ll include his link as well, but … Continue reading →

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Preparing Siblings for a New Baby – Book Ideas

Posted on January 8, 2013 by heidi

Here is a post sharing some ideas for helping preparing siblings for a new baby, whether they are attending a birth or not. I also provide a sibling class which involves fun readings, age appropriate discussions, birth videos, and a … Continue reading →

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