Tag Archives: Denton Texas labor support birth doula

Preparing for Labor

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

(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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Inanna Birth Center

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

The birth center in town, Inanna, is redoing their website! You can read more about some of my birth stories on their site here. You can also learn about some local pregnancy resources (hmm, doula anyone??) on this page. We … Continue reading →

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Do-Las

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

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 →

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ICAN Meetings & Special Scars

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

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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Wedding Doula!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I often share the analogy that a doula at a birth is like a maid of honor at a wedding. But I’m starting to realize that a doula provides all sorts of extra help you don’t even think about, so … Continue reading →

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Your Doula’s Own Birth Experience

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I’ve had some interesting discussions lately about hiring doulas, and the criteria parents consider. Here are some of the questions I’ve heard pondered: * Would you hire a doula who was not a mother? * What about her birth history? … Continue reading →

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Action Shots!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

A doula mentor mentioned to me that it’s rare a doula gets photos of herself at work, unless there’s a professional photographer at the birth. I was lucky that a father at a recent birth was taking some photos, and … Continue reading →

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POSTPARTUM CERTIFICATION!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I just received my certificate so I am now official, I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula! This was my last training and it feels wonderful to be done. Until I find another program that I’m interested in learning more from… 🙂

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Quotes for Families and Doulas

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

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

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Here’s a site that shared this handy video!

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