Category Archives: Babies!

Fear Free Childbirth

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I was fortunate to visit with Alexia from FearFreeChildbirth.com and we had a great talk about births & how she serves families. Since I’m recently relocated to the UK it was great to also hear a bit about the birth … Continue reading →

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TED Talks for Birth

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I’m working my way through this list of videos – let me know which you like, or if there are others I should watch! TED Birth Talks

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The Joy in the Moment

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

This photo makes me tear up – this sweet momma worked so hard to welcome her third baby into the world, and the joy and triumph and relief is so apparent on her face. Her little one looks a bit … Continue reading →

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Hello, World!!

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Her midwife was doing her exam and about to weigh her and this gorgeous little one was just checking out the world and wondering what was going on around her. She was so bright eyed and beautiful!

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Baby Toes Make Me Smile!

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce
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Sweet Baby Three-Peat!

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

When this three-peat client told me her due date my heart sank, because I knew my sister was due a couple weeks later and I would be flying out of town. My client and I talked it through and we … Continue reading →

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Placental Encapsulation & DFW Placenta

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

As of January 1st there is now a law in the state of Texas that a hospital or birth center MUST release a placenta to the mother. (There is some paperwork to be signed, which I’ve never had a doula … Continue reading →

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Sibling Surprise!

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

This little arrival was a surprise gender – and everyone in the room was reminded that no one should say, “BOY” or “GIRL” until Mom had seen and announced it herself, which was such fun! Then big sister and brother … Continue reading →

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Midwife Katie

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I shared some prenatal photos of Katie earlier and here are some from the birth we attended together recently. You can learn more about Katie here.

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Welcome Baby R!

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce
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