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The Power of the Words We Speak | Tips for Doulas

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

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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Pre-Birth (and Conception!) Checklist

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

(Written May 2011 and updated January 2015.) When I landed on bedrest with our third baby still in our first trimester I was nowhere near ready to bring a newborn home. I had to get ready real fast, and while … Continue reading →

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Ina May’s TED Talk

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce
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Gift for the Birth Professional in Your Life

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Oh, these made me giggle! You can get them on sale RIGHT NOW at YourDoulaBag.com if you order in bulk – you can mix and match which organs you get. (Unfortunately the holiday mix pack is no longer available but … Continue reading →

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Cesarean Rates & Information

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

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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Tips Testimonial!

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Thank you to Allie for your feedback and sweet words! (Allie’s website can be found at CaymanDoula.com) I am SO grateful to have stumbled across this website. As a newly certified doula the blogs you post, and the tips you … Continue reading →

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Babies x 2

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

How adorable are these little guys?? That big boy I think has been smiling since birth – every photo & anytime I visit him in person he has that grin that can light up the room! I suspect that this … Continue reading →

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Big Bro

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

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!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

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!

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

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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