Category Archives: Birth

Your OWN Baby Photos!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by heidi

Do you have photos from when you were a baby? I recently ran across a photo of me at the hospital with my mother as well as these photos of my parents with me, I presume on my blessing day. … Continue reading →

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The Intimacy of Birth – Different Roles

Posted on May 5, 2013 by heidi

I was reflecting this week on the different roles I have when attending births – doula, photographer, or midwife assistant. Each role is unique, but there’s a level of intimacy with all of them. As a birth photographer I generally … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Giving Life – Book Review

Posted on April 19, 2013 by heidi

This book review is a stop on the Gift of Giving Life Book Tour. From the book synopsis: The Gift of Giving Life: Rediscovering the Divine Nature of Pregnancy and Birth offers something that no other book has before–a spiritual … Continue reading →

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The Opinion of Your Doula

Posted on April 18, 2013 by heidi

When I am hired to be someone’s doula I work very hard to get to know them. I want to know their birth hopes, wishes, plans – how they envision their birth. I learn about their health history & their … Continue reading →

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Family Centered Cesarean Video

Posted on April 16, 2013 by heidi

More explanation for how a cesarean can be done to ensure mom witnesses the birth (if she desires), has immediate skin-to-skin with her baby, and can even nurse in the OR! And a family centered cesarean at a local hospital … 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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Labor Love

Posted on March 29, 2013 by heidi

Possibly one of my favorite labor photos of all time… this couple worked SO hard for so long to welcome their sweet baby into the world. She is absolutely heroic and he is the sweetest, kindest, most loving support. I’m … 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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What is the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by heidi

Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative is a PDF you can download to share with your care provider. Go to MotherFriendly.org to learn even more. Hospitals must meet those criteria to advertise that they are Mother-Friendly hospitals, so encourage your care provider to … Continue reading →

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Studies PROVE Doulas Make a Difference!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by heidi

I’ve shared before links to some of the information about how doulas can benefit moms, and studies done to verify this wonderful claim. Cochrane report: Twenty-one trials involving 15061 women met inclusion criteria and provided usable outcome data. Results are … Continue reading →

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