Category Archives: Birth
Pregnancy & Fear
Five years ago this month I wrote a guest post for Birth Without Fear on the topic of coping in pregnancy after a loss, premature arrival, or traumatic birth experience. As Kit and I collaborated on it we discussed what … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, C-sections, Links, Loss, Pregnancy, Prematurity, VBAC
Tagged Better Birth Doula, Birth Trauma, Doula Resources, Premature Birth
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TED Talks for Birth
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
Posted in Babies!, Birth, Inspiration, Links
Tagged Better Birth Doula, New Doula Ideas, New Doulas, Nottingham Birth, Nottingham Doula, Tips for Doulas, UK Doula
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A Doula Does NOT… | Tips for Doulas
While doulas are becoming more common, I am still frequently being asked, “What is a doula?” I’ve explained that here. So let’s talk about what a doula is not: * I do NOT provide medical care or advice. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, TIPS FOR DOULAS
Tagged Better Birth Doula, Denton Texas labor support birth doula, Doula Resources, New Doula Ideas, Nottingham Birth, Nottingham Doula, Tips for Doulas, UK Doula
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Baby Toes Make Me Smile!
Posted in Babies!, Birth, Hospitals, Photos
Tagged birth story, Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Tiny Perfection
Those sweet, perfect little fingers holding onto momma’s hand just minutes after birth just captured my heart.
Posted in Birth, Breastfeeding, Hospitals, Photos, Postpartum
Tagged Better Birth Denton, birth story, Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Why Your Partner Needs the Birth Photographer
Yes, there will inevitably be phones out when baby arrives as everyone wants a photo of your adorable new addition. However, having a professional birth photographer at your birth is an investment I think is worth having for a variety … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, Partners, Photos
Tagged Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Placental Encapsulation & DFW Placenta
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