Miscarriage Support
Last week I had the honor of supporting a mother through a planned home birth of her miscarried daughter, who died at 13 weeks gestation....
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How to Speak to a Laboring Woman
Recently I was this reading article by Dr. Buckly about the hormones of labor, how they function, and the purpose of this amazing...
How to Choose a Doula
So you’ve heard about doulas and learned what we do and don’t do. You’ve done some reading and realize that you want the birth of your...
Things to Do After A Positive Pregnancy Test: Part Two
In Things to Do After A Positive Pregnancy Test: Part One, I discussed what I think are the first, most important steps to take after you...
Why Should A Mom Planning an Epidural Hire a Doula?
There are many Mothers out there who say they have no desire to have a natural, med-free childbirth, and I admire their honesty! Moms...
Opportunities to Learn
Almost two weeks ago I attended a movie screening of “The VBAC Dilemma” at Nativiti Birth Center. I always love the opportunity to get...
What I Learned at the Spinning Babies Workshop
Yesterday I attended an all-day workshop hosted by Gail Tully of Spinning Babies. It was an amazing opportunity for me to learn about...
Prayer During Labor
It shouldn’t surprise me, but several inquiries that have come my way have mentioned that Mom is interested in hiring me because of my...
Following Your Instinct During Labor
Today, as I read through The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin, I was struck with a thought about instinct and ritual during active labor…...