Find a great midwife, family physician or OB. 1. The type of provider you choose will make a huge impact on the type of birth you have. For most low risk…
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Mindfulness: Self-Compassion
MINDFULNESS: Self-Compassion "Mindfulness, at its most basic level, refers to present-moment, nonjudgmental awareness. The practice of mindfulness has been linked to numerous mind-body benefits, including the ability to notice the…
To Be Unique
TO BE UNIQUE Our view of the world differs from the world itself by a set of filters we can call individual constraints or our own unique personal experiences/history. Every…
Your Opinion Matters
YOUR OPINION MATTERS-Let me make it very clear, your opinion always counts! We all come from hundreds of millions of different gene combinations from our parents and grandparents and genetically none of us is alike.
It’s OKAY, how you feel about your birth
Birth is unpredictable, but many of us have visions of how we want our births to go. When that does not happen we may feel sadness about the loss of that perfect birth.
Feet!
Foot work is so important especially when you are pregnant! The body changes, added weight and fluids means your feet get very sore and stiff. So foot work is doubly…
So what do I actually do as a doula during a birth?
What are some of my typical things I do at a birth (hospital setting). Counter pressure, hip squeeze or sacrum press, trading out with dad during contractions this could be…
The importance of giving and receiving service
I recently certified as a StillBirthday Doula, this certification focuses on how to help families cope with tragic outcomes for their babies. The certification required me to read books focused…
Pregnancy pain is not something you have to suffer through!
I have seen many posts recently from women who expressed how much pain they have been having. Their shoulders hurt from nursing/increased breast size, pain and soreness in their back and…