Author Archives: Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Spinning Babies is Coming to Dallas!

UPDATE: Registration page is now up and Gail has lowered the workshop fee to $115 for early registration ($125 at the door.) Registration page here. Spinning Babies workshop probably at the Hyatt near DFW airport 9-4:30 on Thursday July 26th … Continue reading

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A Bit of My Nursing Journey

This post is more personal than most – sharing my thoughts (and some photos) of breastfeeding. I shared last week why I feel birth photography is worth the investment. I believe the same of family photography (on my To Do … Continue reading

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Inspiration

Few delights can equal the mere presence of one whom we trust utterly. — George MacDonald

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Birth Photographers, Sales Tax & DBAs | Denton Birth Photography

This will not be interesting to doulas or parents, sorry! Skip this post. 🙂 But if you are a birth photographer in Texas or a doula who offers photography as an independent service then it’s important to know that you … Continue reading

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Birth Photography – Why It’s Worth the Investment! | Denton Birth Photography

I missed the birth of my third child. That sounds odd, right? I was there, of course – but due to a variety of complications it was decided that our son would best make his arrival by cesarean four months … Continue reading

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Testimonials

For many parents a big concern regarding hiring a doula is privacy – especially if they are anticipating a hospital birth then they know there will be a variety of staff in the room already. Adding an additional person may … Continue reading

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Making Yourself at Home in the Hospital

I read Homebirth in the Hospital: Integrating Natural Childbirth with Modern Medicine – there were parts I liked, but parts I didn’t… if the hospital is where you feel the safest for emotional or physical reasons, then obviously that’s the … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding Your Newborn – Common Concerns

I love Dr. & Martha Sears’ work and I frequently visit their website as a mother myself. Postpartum moms often have concerns about nursing their new baby and this is the best page yet I’ve seen that addresses those questions … Continue reading

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Story Behind the Photo | Denton Birth Photography

This sweet couple was so much fun to work with – they were eager to learn and prepare in every possible way, they had a loving grandmother in attendance, and the mom and dad were the perfect team. I was … Continue reading

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Testimonials

Sometimes there is a misunderstanding of what a doula is and in what ways she helps. A doula can be beneficial for any birth situation – home, birth center, hospital, vaginal, or cesarean. I’ve been fortunate to work with families … Continue reading

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