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Category Archives: Hospitals
What is the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative?
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
Supporting a Mom Through an Epidural | Tips for Doulas
These are my notes after listening to the DONA conference talk on supporting moms while they have an epidural. Here’s some information about how peanut balls can assist moms laboring with an epidural (or moms laboring without one!) This is … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, Doulas, Hospitals, Links, TIPS FOR DOULAS, Training
Tagged Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Mommy & Me Mixer – Breastfeeding Support Group
For local moms, I’ve been hearing rave reviews about the new lactation support group being hosted by the IBCLCs at Denton Presby hospital. This page has more details: Mommy and Me Mixer Meets each Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. … Continue reading
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Welcoming Babies
This last weekend I helped welcome three babies into the world three mornings in a row. It was a busy, beautiful, special weekend. All three births were attended by such caring birth professionals, both midwives and OBs. I was humbled … Continue reading
Talk to Your Baby!
While still in the womb babies can hear our voices, and become familiar with those they hear most. Of course their mother’s voice is one we expect the to recognize immediately, and often we’ll see infants stop crying or fussing … Continue reading
Posted in Babies!, Birth, Dads, Hospitals, Photos
Tagged Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Cookies & Cards
I posted a photo of the mini chocolate bars I wrapped up as a thank you and this photo is of the cookie bags I found in a similar style. I’ve shared before that when I have time I like … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, Doulas, Hospitals, TIPS FOR DOULAS
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Gift for Dad
From a birth I attended last week, after they stamp baby’s feet onto the certificate they stamp them onto a special scrub shirt they provide for dad. What a sweet memento!
When is it Time to Go? (Tips for Doulas)
Originally posted February 2012: This evening I was able to talk for awhile with Delilah from Cherish Birth. She’s a very experienced and insightful doula in the Dallas area, though she serves the entire metroplex. She was generous enough to … Continue reading
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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NICU Photography Tips | Denton Birth Photography
Entering the NICU is like entering another world, and it can be an emotionally jarring experience for anyone – even more so when it is your infant. Whether parents were anticipating an early arrival and NICU stay or if they … Continue reading