Author Archives: Heidi Thaden-Pierce
Birdies & Birth
When I was expecting our sixth baby I started to sew these tiny little felt birds. Initially they were going to be a token thank you/favor for our birth team, but my kids fell in love with them. Every Christmas … Continue reading
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Postpartum Cultures
This is a really interesting read about diverse ideas regarding the postpartum time for women from around the world. As part of my postpartum doula training we studied how different cultures treat a woman’s postpartum phase and I find it … Continue reading
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Newborns & Scent
Did you know that your baby learns your scent in the womb and when they emerge if they are not bathed right away they can recognize the scent of you on their own hands? Fascinating to learn about the study. … Continue reading
Circled with Love
So mom’s just delivered this beautiful, beautiful baby girl and they’re getting her settled and just for a quick moment moved baby over to weigh her. The nurses saw me pull out my camera and said, “WAIT, Dad, come here!” … Continue reading
Prayer
I’m getting ready for a birth, prepping dinner for my family, triple checking my bag, baking cookies for the nurses. 🙂 When a mom calls me in early labor I’m trying to be calm as I ask questions and reassure … Continue reading
More BOOKS!
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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Holiday Inductions
I’m sad to realize that labor & delivery units across the nation are probably very busy this week, with moms inducing labor before the holiday arrives. Whether this is because of the encouragement of their doctor or the choice of … Continue reading
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Ways to Entertain Kids
Here’s a great list of ways to entertain your child while laying (or sitting) down. From Babycenter. For moms on bedrest with older children to entertain, or for moms with a new baby and big siblings needing some attention, this … Continue reading
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VBAC Questions When Choosing a Care Provider
I read through several lists and compiled them, adding the questions I asked care providers during my VBAC consults. (I knew who my primary care provider would be but I wanted to find out back up options in case I … Continue reading
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New Books! Prematurity & PPD
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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