Category Archives: Links
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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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
Midwife Katie
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.
Posted in Babies!, Birth, Community Resources, Links
Tagged Better Birth Denton, Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Comfort Measures | Tips for Doulas
Originally posted May 2011, updated December 2015. Notes from the book & my own thoughts in addition to help laboring mommas from The Labor Progress Handbook, – Change positions every 30 minutes. Even something as simple as switching sides if … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, Doulas, Links, Readings, TIPS FOR DOULAS
Tagged Doula Resources, New Doula Ideas, Tips for Doulas
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Sweet Baby Juniper
Words cannot do justice to describe this beautiful family & the gorgeous images their photographer captured, so I’ll just say how much I loved being their doula & sharing part of their journey! (Monica from A Sacred Project is responsible … Continue reading
Posted in Babies!, Birth, Doulas, Links, Photos
Tagged Better Birth Denton, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Samaritan Ministries & Doulas
Several clients have been participating in Samaritan Ministries as a health insurance alternative. If you are also with them (or a doula whose clients use this organization) I wanted to make sure you know they will reimburse you for part … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, Community Resources, Links, Pregnancy
Tagged Denton Texas labor support birth doula, Doula Resources
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Another Breastfeeding Position
You’ve probably seen this article already from Mothering.com about breastfeeding positions and the benefits of having babies be belly to belly with mom (as they should be in most nursing positions) but having baby be belly down, with gravity working … Continue reading
Posted in Babies!, Breastfeeding, Links
Tagged Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Birthy Blog Round Up! Parents’ Version
After seeing several posts recently that I thought were so helpful I decided a blog round up was in order! I’ve not decided if this will be a one time or on-going thing, but I know you’ll find these authors … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, C-sections, Inspiration, Links, VBAC
Tagged Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Loss Support | Tips for Doulas
(Trigger warning – please skip this post if you are healing from a recent loss!) Originally posted May 2012, updated May 2015. Today is International Bereaved Mother’s Day to remember all of those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, Links, Loss, Postpartum, Pregnancy, TIPS FOR DOULAS
Tagged Denton Texas labor support birth doula, Doula Resources, New Doula Ideas, Tips for Doulas
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