Author Archives: Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Two of my Doula Babies

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I love these babies! I was honored to be at each of their births, and I love having the chance to snuggle them and watch them grow!

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New Statement from ACOG

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

The new ACOG statement makes me so very happy. Among other new guidelines – active labor is 6cms (not 4cms) and pushing for a first time mom can be up to 3 hours before they need to start stressing. Probably … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Little Arrival

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

On Thursday evening I received a phone call from the birth center where I work – they asked if I was able to come in to help postpartum because a mom had just given birth in the park! After I … Continue reading →

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I Have a Little Competition!

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Conversation between E (my 7 year old daughter) and J (my 5 year old son) this evening: J: “Mom, when I get a wife I want you to be her doula.” E: “You don’t get to pick the doula, your … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Reprimanded

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

My second birthed happened relatively fast – I knew I was in labor all day but I stalled on going to the hospital. When we finally went things kicked up fast – I had warned the midwife I anticipated a … Continue reading →

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Planning WAY Ahead!

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Conversation with my 5 year old son (J) and 7 year old daughter (E) tonight: J: “Mom, when I get a wife I want you to be her doula.” E: “You don’t get to pick the doula, your wife gets … Continue reading →

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RSS Feed

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

My apologies – I didn’t realize that in some browsers my RSS doesn’t show up, and I was asked about subscribing to the blog. On the right under Social Media you should now see an RSS link, so you can … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Big Sister

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

From the first time her daddy held her, to watching her become a big sister. I get to witness such sweet moments in a family’s life. I love my job.

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Sneak Peek – Baby E

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I was blessed to witness the arrival of their first child, so I was overjoyed to be welcomed back to attend the birth of their second. We were all surprised to discover that despite coming at different gestations, their babies … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek – Sweet Baby J

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

No matter how many months are spent preparing, I think it’s a bit surreal when suddenly one moment you’ve become a parent: The sweet nurse from the nursery called dad over to catch baby’s wiggly feet for a picture. I … Continue reading →

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