Category Archives: Birth
Preparing for Labor
(These are more notes I’ve collected, and once again there’s no source. Let me know if you’re aware of where it’s from so I can credit them.) * Educate yourself about the birth process, the purpose of pain in labor, … Continue reading
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Do-Las
This was a thought provoking read about the role of a doula and how sometimes our job is to do less – to focus on creating that sense of peace in the birth space: In the doula training I provide, … Continue reading
ICAN Meetings & Special Scars
This Saturday (February 11th, 6pm) we’ll be hosting a special ICAN meeting for doulas and other birth professionals. One doula will talk about how to support mothers through cesareans, in the OR and during recovery. Another will discuss how to … Continue reading
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Quotes for Families and Doulas
I printed up these quotes, glued them to cardstock (with cute paper) and then laminated them and hung them on keyrings as a thank you for my doula mentors. Here they are in case you need some inspiration! We have … Continue reading
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Acupressure Trick for Labor
Here’s a site that shared this handy video!
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Birth Center Baby!
In the wee hours of the morning I got called to my birth center to see a new baby boy enter the world with my midwife catching! I love being at births in the same room where I gave birth, … Continue reading
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I DID IT!
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card! Let us pray I never, ever need to use this. (I look tired in this photo. Yes, I really am that tired. Nursing a teething baby will do that to you – SIX TIMES last … Continue reading
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Signs of Preterm Labor
It’s now estimated that 1 out of 8 babies is born premature (prior to 37 weeks gestation) and often parents are not taught about the warning signs of premature labor. Being aware of the potential signs of early labor can … Continue reading
Birdies & Birth
When I was expecting our sixth baby I started to sew these tiny little felt birds. Initially they were going to be a token thank you/favor for our birth team, but my kids fell in love with them. Every Christmas … Continue reading
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Postpartum Cultures
This is a really interesting read about diverse ideas regarding the postpartum time for women from around the world. As part of my postpartum doula training we studied how different cultures treat a woman’s postpartum phase and I find it … Continue reading
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