In celebration of having now attended forty births, I am developing a series of blog posts on just a few of the myriad reasons that hiring a doula is an awesome choice. This portion looks at some of the ways I can make your birth experience better through solid, practical assistance. There aren’t as many … More Forty Reasons to Hire a Doula, Part Two: Practical Help
In celebration of having now attended forty births, I am developing a series of blog posts on just a few of the myriad reasons that make hiring a doula an awesome choice. This portion looks at some of the studies and statistics regarding doula care. (Note: there has been a HUGE amount of studying on … More Forty Reasons to Hire a Doula, Part One: Studies and Statistics
When I attend a hospital birth, I wear my super-awesome, pink, “I’m the doula!” t-shirt. In a setting with a large variety of people with different roles, I figured that proclaiming my role with a happy pink shirt would be both efficient and simple. Besides, it makes for great conversations in the elevator as I’m … More “So,what exactly is the difference between a doula and a midwife, anyway?”
Sometimes, I use certain phrases during a birth that could be easily misunderstood by a random person… … More The Doula Said WHAT?
When I’m attending a birth, I always feel that my most important tools are my heart, my hands, and my voice. That said, I keep a few things in my birth bag to help labor be more comfortable and more supported….today I’m talking about honey. … More Tools of my Trade: Honey Sticks
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