Category Archives: Birth
Heat Pack Options for Birth & Beyond | Tips for Doulas
Many, many moms find that heat on their lower back is helpful during labor, especially if baby is OP and they’re experiencing back labor. I’ve tried a few options for heat packs and wanted to review some of the pros … Continue reading
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Playing Doula! Also, New Doula Suggestions | Tips for Doulas
Written March 2012, updated April 2015. So a friend or family member has asked you to be their doula, and you’re not sure how to best help… or for new doulas preparing to attend your first birth, how can you … Continue reading
My Mini-Doula
My 8 year old daughter has been fascinated with all things birth, and begging for a chance to attend a birth as the photographer or “mini-doula.” She was present at my 5th and 6th births and thought the entire process … Continue reading
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Birth “Plan” Tips
Creating a birth plan helps convey to your care team what your priorities and concerns are during your labor and with your new baby. While birth plans are less crucial at home or birth center deliveries, they’re important to have … Continue reading
The Power of the Words We Speak | Tips for Doulas
After reading an article I loved about “Doulas Who Do Nothing” I was pondering the idea of doulas as pacers. (Go read the post, it’s wonderful!) The author mentioned a book – The Worst Is Over: What To Say When … Continue reading
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Ina May’s TED Talk
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Cesarean Rates & Information
I’ve read through many of the posts on The Unnecesarean Blog and I’ve linked to some of them before. It’s a fantastic resource for moms and birth professionals. (Hint, hint, doulas – you really should go check it out.) I … Continue reading
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Big Bro
Does that big brother not look absolutely giddy to be welcoming his new baby? Despite it being 3am he was bright eyed and giggling and seemed enthralled by the precious new arrival. Two years ago I was blessed to witness … Continue reading
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Doula Myths | Tips for Doulas AND Parents!
Originally written April 2011, updated August 2014. I’m sharing some of the myths listed in my coursework (ones that I’ve heard) and my personal response: Myth: A doula will discourage pain relief/not work with you if you have an epidural/only … Continue reading
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Happy Birth Day Cupcakes!
It was almost two years ago when I got a phone call from a laboring mom. She wanted to let me know things were happening, but she didn’t feel like it was time for me to come yet. Her husband, … Continue reading
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