Author Archives: Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Lending Library Addition – Sleep & Nursing

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I’m grateful to live in such a strong, supportive, amazing community for families. Despite our town’s population (120,000+ in addition to two state universities) it still feels like a small town where the librarian greets our kids by name, the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkins on the Square II

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Here are just a couple of the cuties at the pumpkin picnic this morning – pumpkin bread, fruit, friends, photos. We had a great morning! You can see how much they’ve grown from last year to today.

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Newborn Exam

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

The Ballard score helps care providers assess what gestation the baby is based on various physical markers. You can read more about it at the link above but if you were curious why the midwives look at the wrinkles on … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak – Water Baby!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce
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Birth Stories – Baby A

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Ava’s birth story involves a birth center, a transfer to the hospital, one of the hardest working women I’ve ever met, her incredibly supportive husband, and an utterly adorable baby girl. I was thrilled to be a part of their … Continue reading →

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Feedback Survey

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I’ve created a brief survey online to gather more feedback from previous clients. As I’ve just passed two years since I began my certification completed my certification I wanted to assess how I’ve been doing and see what improvements I … Continue reading →

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Services – Photo vs. Doula | Denton Birth Photographer

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Two years ago this month I became a certified doula! Today marks the kick off of my new packages and fees as well. I wanted to clarify the difference between my two services – doula vs. photo – by sharing … Continue reading →

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Birth Stories – Baby Lulu

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

To follow up from the most recent birth story, here’s the story of Lulu, Gracie’s younger sister! I had the honor of photographing her birth. That photo is of her meeting her grandmother. I know Lulu’s mom, Amber, as she’s … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak IV – Dad

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

It is incredible to witness a woman become a mother – it’s also incredible to see a man become a father. While watching a firstborn arrive and seeing that shift is really neat, it’s also fascinating to me when I … Continue reading →

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Denton County BirthNetwork Baby Fair Success!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

This is the first Baby Fair (or ANY fair!) I’ve helped to coordinate, and I was nervous about how we would pull it up. The autumn thunderstorm that flooded the parking lot did not help ease that worry. 🙂 But … Continue reading →

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