Author Archives: Heidi Thaden-Pierce
Doula Belt | Tips for Doulas
I saw the FlipBelt on Pinterest and I was intrigued. Not that I’ve run in years (it’s designed for runners) but I do chase children around a lot, and we love to do hikes as a family. I’m always hesitant … Continue reading
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Online Option for Childbirth Education
In our town there are instructors for at least four types of childbirth education courses – all programs with some great strengths and information (Lamaze, Birth Boot Camp, Bradley, Birthing from Within.) Both hospitals in town also offer classes! However, … Continue reading
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Energy Bites Part II (GF, Vegan)
These are similar to a very famous energy bar whose name I won’t mention lest I violate a copyright of some sort. 🙂 They are similar to the energy bites I posted before, but these are a gluten free & … Continue reading
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Peanut Ball Article & Links
Here is a really well done article by Andrea about the use of peanut balls in labor. My first post (with link to a video) about peanut balls and epidurals is part of my new doula section – you can … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, Doulas, Links
Tagged Denton Texas labor support birth doula, Doula Resources, New Doulas, Tips for Doulas
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Testimonials
This testimonial made me burst out laughing. It was such a fun home birth to welcome their fifth baby, and after being hired by the couple I found out I’m friends with both the midwife and the midwife assistant. While … Continue reading
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Standing & Waiting
My son is losing his eyesight. We knew before he was born that blindness was a possible side effect from his early arrival, among the many other challenges micro-preemies face. He had a laser eye surgery when he was a … Continue reading
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Time & Money
This is only tangential to doula work, but it made me laugh so hard! We’re teaching a lesson on budget to my kids and I asked them what they think I make as a doula – my 9 year old … Continue reading
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My Baby Scrapbook
When adding a new birth announcement to my scrapbook I was flipping through the pages and smiling as I saw all these beautiful families. I have birthday invitations, birth announcements, holiday cards, thank you notes, and sweet letters from families … Continue reading
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