Author Archives: Heidi Thaden-Pierce
Tips for Doulas – Anniversaries and Changes!
REMINDER: YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM PAYPAL SAYING YOUR SUBSCRIPTION HAS BEEN CANCELLED IF YOU ARE A PREVIOUS SUBSCRIBER. Five years ago this month I completed my certification as a birth doula! I can hardly believe how much has … Continue reading
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Pregnancy & Fear
Five years ago this month I wrote a guest post for Birth Without Fear on the topic of coping in pregnancy after a loss, premature arrival, or traumatic birth experience. As Kit and I collaborated on it we discussed what … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, C-sections, Links, Loss, Pregnancy, Prematurity, VBAC
Tagged Better Birth Doula, Birth Trauma, Doula Resources, Premature Birth
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*Welcome – Start Here!*
Welcome, I’m Heidi – I’ve been fortunate to work with over 300 couples through my various roles as a doula, birth photographer, midwife assistant, and teacher. My family has relocated from Denton, Texas to Nottingham, England so I’ve taken leave … Continue reading
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Tagged Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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TED Talks for Birth
I’m working my way through this list of videos – let me know which you like, or if there are others I should watch! TED Birth Talks
Posted in Babies!, Birth, Inspiration, Links
Tagged Better Birth Doula, New Doula Ideas, New Doulas, Nottingham Birth, Nottingham Doula, Tips for Doulas, UK Doula
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Expressing Thanks | Tips for Doulas
Over the last year my work has been blessed by countless friends, old and new. I’ve been introduced to amazing families, wonderful birth professionals, and loving mentors. I try to incorporate my own branding into my business. It’s simple to … Continue reading
Posted in Doulas, Projects, TIPS FOR DOULAS
Tagged Better Birth Doula, Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula, Doula Resources, New Doula Ideas, Nottingham Birth, Nottingham Doula, Tips for Doulas, UK Doula
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A Doula Does NOT… | Tips for Doulas
While doulas are becoming more common, I am still frequently being asked, “What is a doula?” I’ve explained that here. So let’s talk about what a doula is not: * I do NOT provide medical care or advice. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, TIPS FOR DOULAS
Tagged Better Birth Doula, Denton Texas labor support birth doula, Doula Resources, New Doula Ideas, Nottingham Birth, Nottingham Doula, Tips for Doulas, UK Doula
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Baby Toes Make Me Smile!
Posted in Babies!, Birth, Hospitals, Photos
Tagged birth story, Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Tiny Perfection
Those sweet, perfect little fingers holding onto momma’s hand just minutes after birth just captured my heart.
Posted in Birth, Breastfeeding, Hospitals, Photos, Postpartum
Tagged Better Birth Denton, birth story, Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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