Category Archives: Birth
Natural Childbirth Movie
We just watched It’s My Body, My Baby, My Birth which is a short film discussing natural childbirth (in homes and hospitals) with seven families. I thought it was well done and would be great for partners especially that may … Continue reading
Your Amazing Newborn
I thought this book was fascinating, and here are some quotes I loved: Many people misunderstand the process of bonding and give too literal a meaning to the word bonding, as though it were a mechanical process – the “epoxy … Continue reading
Tiara Time!
The last night of the childbirth class they shared the story of Inanna and each mom got a tiara. I asked where they found them and today ran to pick some up for my doula bag. Because every mom deserves … Continue reading
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Yes, You DO Get a Gold Medal!
In the childbirth class I’m observing the parents discussed some of their questions or things they heard about birth. One mom said she’s heard (more than once) “You don’t get a medal for how you birth!” Which is true, but … Continue reading
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Why am I a Doula?
As I’ve entered the certification process to officially become a doula I have pondered a lot on what brought me to this decision. As my husband pointed out – if a doula is someone that supports women through pregnancy, birth, … Continue reading
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Denton Presby – Baby Friendly Initiative and Tub
Update: Denton Presby no longer allows moms to use the tub for births or while laboring, despite MANY moms requesting it. 🙁 One of my doula certification assignments is to tour a birth center and a hospital and write up … Continue reading
Inspiration – What Lies Within
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Cesarean Birth Options
I prefer to call it a cesarean birth (vs. delivery) because you are still giving birth, whether surgically or vaginally. Either way, in the event that you know you’ll have a cesarean birth then here are some things to consider … Continue reading
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Birth Stories
“A story has emotional power: it brings meaning, hope, and vision together; it connects body and soul. It can be as simple as saying or as complex as biography; it can come from a conversation, a newspaper clipping, a movie, … Continue reading
Preparing Siblings – Suggested Readings
It’s fun to do some special welcome baby activities to help your children understand what is happening and get excited about the new little one arrive. Here is a post with some crafty ideas, and here are some books we … Continue reading