Author Archives: Heidi Thaden-Pierce
New Little Piggies | Denton Birth Photography
When we brought our preemie home from the hospital after a bazillion days my sister gave us a card. The front had some baby feet and the inside read, “Heard there are some new little piggies at your place!” Those … Continue reading
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What’s on the Agenda?
When interviewing potential doulas (or midwives, OBs, or anyone involved in your birth) I think it’s important to find out what their agenda is for your birth. As a doula when I meet with parents we discuss their birth history … Continue reading
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Water Baby! | Denton Birth Photography
The full shot is even more amazing but I cropped it tight for privacy. Isn’t that beautiful? I’m so glad I was able to capture that moment, and I was nervous as the room was lit by candles and that’s … Continue reading
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Born in the Caul
A few years ago I had the chance to witness such an amazing birth. We were talking about baby’s being born “in the caul” which means they are emerging in the water sac – with my second birth the water … Continue reading
Massage Therapist in Denton
So I decided I really needed to do some “research” as I create my resource list for massage therapists. You can google for your options, of course, but it’s different when you get a recommendation from someone that’s actually had … Continue reading
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La Leche League
Last night I attended another meeting towards my certification as a postpartum doula, this one the LLL of Denton. I’ve never been before and wasn’t sure the format, but it was (of course!) very baby/child friendly and really interesting. There … Continue reading
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Happiest Baby Bag
(Cutie patootie in front of some of my supplies!) I wrote about my birth doula bag and my postpartum doula bag and big sibling bag and now I’m writing about my Happiest Baby bag! Though I’ll be bringing a few … Continue reading
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Certified Happiest Baby Educator!!
I’m official!!
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World Infant Mortality Rates
America is currently 34 – we’ve been dropping.
Natural Childbirth Movie
We just watched It’s My Body, My Baby, My Birth which is a short film discussing natural childbirth (in homes and hospitals) with seven families. I thought it was well done and would be great for partners especially that may … Continue reading