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Category Archives: C-sections
Family Centered Cesarean Video
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
Special Scars – Katie Perez
Katie Perez is a wife and mom to 4, a birth doula, apprentice midwife, and had a vba3c with an inverted T incision in August of 2009. She now sits on the board of directors for the non-profit organization Special … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, C-sections, Community Resources, Guest Post, Links, VBAC
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Compassionate Service – Blessing a Family in Need
I’m sharing this from our family blog to offer ideas on how we can serve a family experiencing a high risk pregnancy, having an infant in the NICU, or helping any family welcoming home a new baby. I hope this … Continue reading
Posted in Babies!, Birth, C-sections, Loss, Postpartum, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy, Prematurity
Tagged Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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VENI, VIDI, VBAC!
Purchased through ICAN of Atlanta and they ship for $18 total within the US (I believe – confirm with them!)
Reasons to NOT Hire Me.
Sometimes I’ll hear from a mom that she’s not sure if she wants a doula or birth photographer, and there are a few common reasons why: 1. I’m having a c-section, I don’t need a doula/photographer. Well, depending on your … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, C-sections, Doulas, Postpartum
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Testimonials
I wish every birth went smoothly, quickly, and exactly as planned – but we all know birth comes with surprises! It’s in those situations as a doula that I am so grateful to be there to help parents transition from … Continue reading
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Cesarean Birth Video
Because many locations don’t allow video in the OR, I thought this was a wonderful clip to share. It is a birth, obviously, so if you are squeamish or feeling sensitive about a cesarean birth experience then please be cautious … Continue reading
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Cesarean Birth (Tips for Doulas)
Originally posted September 2011: This morning (shortly after posting the video below) I got the call and raced out the door to attend my final certifying birth. We had anticipated a Saturday morning cesarean arrival but this little girl wanted … Continue reading
Cesarean Rates for Texas
2010 rates here. As you can see here in the metroplex the hospitals with the highest cesarean rates are: Presby Plano – 49.3% Las Colinas 45.3% Medical City Dallas 44.6% Presby Dallas 43.8% Presby Allen 42% Baylor Grapevine 41.8% Baylor … Continue reading
Peanut Ball and Epidurals (Tips for Doulas)
You’ve probably seen a yoga or “birth ball” – they come in a variety of sizes (usually 55cm up through 75cms) and can be purchased at Target for under $10. They’re fantastic for assisting in various positions in pregnancy and … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, C-sections, Doulas, Links, TIPS FOR DOULAS
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