Author Archives: Heidi Thaden-Pierce
Action Shots!
A doula mentor mentioned to me that it’s rare a doula gets photos of herself at work, unless there’s a professional photographer at the birth. I was lucky that a father at a recent birth was taking some photos, and … Continue reading
POSTPARTUM CERTIFICATION!
I just received my certificate so I am now official, I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula! This was my last training and it feels wonderful to be done. Until I find another program that I’m interested in learning more from… 🙂
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Quotes for Families and Doulas
I printed up these quotes, glued them to cardstock (with cute paper) and then laminated them and hung them on keyrings as a thank you for my doula mentors. Here they are in case you need some inspiration! We have … Continue reading
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Acupressure Trick for Labor
Here’s a site that shared this handy video!
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Formula Feeding
The World Health Organization has a pdf explaining how to safely prepare formula for infants. I was NOT aware of these guidelines when we offered our first baby a bottle of formula (which he soundly rejected), and thankfully I was … Continue reading
Christmas Cutie
My phone didn’t get the best shot, but how adorable is this?? Here he is in his coming home outfit: More images here.
Birth Center Baby!
In the wee hours of the morning I got called to my birth center to see a new baby boy enter the world with my midwife catching! I love being at births in the same room where I gave birth, … Continue reading
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Doula Sites
For those of you searching for a doula here are some sites that may help! Doulas.com is where you can find Operation Special Delivery volunteer doulas. Doulamatch.net also lets you post reviews of your doulas through your Facebook login. For … Continue reading
I DID IT!
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card! Let us pray I never, ever need to use this. (I look tired in this photo. Yes, I really am that tired. Nursing a teething baby will do that to you – SIX TIMES last … Continue reading
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Signs of Preterm Labor
It’s now estimated that 1 out of 8 babies is born premature (prior to 37 weeks gestation) and often parents are not taught about the warning signs of premature labor. Being aware of the potential signs of early labor can … Continue reading