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Blessingways Part II

My original post is here with ideas on Blessingways. Yesterday I hosted a blessingway for a dear friend and fellow birth professional. We were able to surprise her with it by scheduling a “doula brunch” (which is something I do … Continue reading

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Studies PROVE Doulas Make a Difference!

I’ve shared before links to some of the information about how doulas can benefit moms, and studies done to verify this wonderful claim. Cochrane report: Twenty-one trials involving 15061 women met inclusion criteria and provided usable outcome data. Results are … Continue reading

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Placentas! (Warning, Images Included)

Have you heard about placental encapsulation? Just the phrase gets a range of reactions from parents, but over the last year I would estimate a third to half of my clients have encapsulated their placentas. The feedback has been overwhelmingly … Continue reading

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Doula vs. Birth Assistant

This is a question I am often asked, and while I cannot speak for all midwife assistants and doulas I can tell you about the difference in roles for me! Birth/midwife Assistant: * Hired by birth center. * Meet you … Continue reading

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On Her Way to Be Weighed

Sometimes I capture images that aren’t technically ideal, due to movement or lighting or timing. The midwife had just scooped up the baby from the bed and was turning and walking past me to take the little girl to the … Continue reading

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Preparing Siblings for a New Baby – Book Ideas

Here is a post sharing some ideas for helping preparing siblings for a new baby, whether they are attending a birth or not. Here are some fun projects you can do at home to prepare siblings. And here are links … Continue reading

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Mommy & Me Mixer – Breastfeeding Support Group

For local moms, I’ve been hearing rave reviews about the new lactation support group being hosted by the IBCLCs at Denton Presby hospital. This page has more details: Mommy and Me Mixer Meets each Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. … Continue reading

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Gallery App! I Love It!!

While not technically an app, that’s what people are calling it. I’m so excited that my husband and wonder tech guy has created this handy dandy new tool for me. When I upload client galleries now they are bigger images, … Continue reading

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Welcoming Babies

This last weekend I helped welcome three babies into the world three mornings in a row. It was a busy, beautiful, special weekend. All three births were attended by such caring birth professionals, both midwives and OBs. I was humbled … Continue reading

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Talk to Your Baby!

While still in the womb babies can hear our voices, and become familiar with those they hear most. Of course their mother’s voice is one we expect the to recognize immediately, and often we’ll see infants stop crying or fussing … Continue reading

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