Category Archives: Links

Breast Pump Options

Posted on June 11, 2013 by heidi

I’m often asked about pumps and wanted to share some resources. I am NOT an IBCLC so please take what I say under advisement – your pumping needs may vary so it’s always good to chat with the professionals. This … 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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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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Placentas! (Warning, Images Included)

Posted on February 2, 2013 by heidi

Have you heard about placental encapsulation? Just the phrase gets a range of reactions from parents, but over the last year I would estimate a third to half of my clients have encapsulated their placentas. The feedback has been overwhelmingly … Continue reading →

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Two Great Posts by Rebecca Wright

Posted on January 30, 2013 by heidi

Unfortunately there are no images on her page so I couldn’t Pin them, but I’ll link to them here: What to do (as a doula) in cases of precipitous birth. On doulas & money.

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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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Supporting a Mom Through an Epidural | Tips for Doulas

Posted on January 9, 2013 by heidi

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 →

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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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Mommy & Me Mixer – Breastfeeding Support Group

Posted on January 4, 2013 by heidi

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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Mini-Baby and Pelvis Model | Tips for Doulas

Posted on December 20, 2012 by heidi

I recently learned about, ordered and LOVE the 6 Piece Pocket Uterus Baby and Pelvix Mini Model Set. Here it is: It includes a carrying bag, pelvis, baby doll with hook for umbilical cord, pink swaddle blanket, placenta/amniotic sac, blue … Continue reading →

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