Category Archives: Readings

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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Mommy Mantras

Posted on August 22, 2012 by heidi

I don’t often post book reviews here but today it struck me that this is one of those book so many moms would benefit from – Mommy Mantras: Affirmations and Insights to Keep You From Losing Your Mind will help … Continue reading →

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Comfort in Labor Packet – Penny Simkin

Posted on April 2, 2012 by heidi

This is the packet I carry in my doula bag, include in my childbirth class, and encourage all parents to read before birth! Comfort in Labor

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Coping Techniques – The Ice Cube Trick (Tips for Doulas)

Posted on March 5, 2012 by heidi

I’ve shared before that I really like Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation. It’s excellent for pain coping ideas and for more of the emotional preparation for labor, considering your fears and concerns and working to protect … Continue reading →

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Emergency Birth (Tips for Doulas)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by heidi

Just for fun (and not to freak you out) here are the tips for how to handle a sudden delivery. (The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin.) Though I disagree with some of these tips so I’ll tell you where I’m … Continue reading →

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Pain & Perception

Posted on February 18, 2012 by heidi

On occasion I have a chance to help out with a childbirth class, during which we discuss concerns the parents have or things they’ve heard about birth. Without fail each class has several moms (if not all!) mention their fear … Continue reading →

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Bradley Method Doula

Posted on January 8, 2012 by heidi

Did you know the Bradley method offers an Assistant Coach’s Manual? In the Bradley lingo your partner is your coach and the assistant coach is your doula. To help doulas better understand the Bradley method for birth they’ve created this … Continue reading →

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More BOOKS!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by heidi

Look what I got in the mail today! A sweet friend offered to send me some doula books she’s not using right now. Two are duplicates of ones I already have (which is good, because those are already out on … Continue reading →

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New Books! Prematurity & PPD

Posted on November 5, 2011 by heidi

Our library has a small bookstore where they sell donated or former library books. Today was a half price sale and I was so excited to find two new books for my doula lending library: Preemies: The Essential Guide for … Continue reading →

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