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Posted on January 25th, 2013 by
by Quinn Blaiklock WHY USE A DOULA? Women who are in labor are in a very vulnerable space physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. By having caring, knowledgeable people consistently and constantly available, laboring mothers feel safe, respected, and successful, leading to a more comfort...
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by
by Michelle Kettleborough Pregnancy and the birthing process can be an exciting and awe-inspiring time in the life of any expectant mother. Yet there can be aspects (i.e., lack of information, fear, pressure or advice from friends and family), which can make the experience confusing and frustrating...
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by
Doula attending a Scheduled Caesarean Breech Baby by Jo Kilburn I recently had a client whose baby insisted on staying in the breech position. I live in Southern California, where breech babies are not usually delivered vaginally. When I started working with this client, she told me that all her f...
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by
The Essential Birth Plan - What You Need to Have in Place Before Water Breaks! By Christine Dionese  "What's the Plan Stan?" It's a real touch and go subject as I discuss childbirth with my expecting friends and patients... To vaccinate or not to... Do I have my baby in a hospital or naturally at...
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by
If you are expecting a baby then you probably have a lot on your mind. While it is the most natural thing in the world, having a baby has become an industry of products and recommendations; and you may be feeling a little overwhelmed with all the choices. Unfortunately, no one can make those choices...
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by
by Katee Finks CD(DONA)  The word “doula” seems to be popping up all over the place these days.  But what exactly is a doula, and what exactly do they do?  Doulas are for rich people, right?  Doulas are for crazy hippies who don’t want any type of pain medication with their births, right?  Doulas a...
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by
by: Lisa Bowman   You may already have an idea about how you wish to bring your baby or babies into the world. A birth plan can be useful in considering the options available to you including where you wish to give birth, how you envisage giving birth, which methods of pain relief you would prefer,...
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by
By Rachel Leavitt Let's get one thing straight. The most important thing a trained doula can bring with her to a birth is herself. The caring, nurturing support along with a solid background in normal physiological birth and comfort measures that a trained doula brings to the birth room cannot be r...
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by
By Nicola Rumsey In the modern day world the term Doula refers to a birth partner and support for pregnant women and partners preparing for child birth. A Doula offers Antenatal Support, Post Natal Support and more importantly Birth Support. From the beginning of your pregnancy journey, Doula's can...
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by
by Terri Babin This page will provide you with everything you need to know about what a birth doula is, how to find one in your area, and even how to become a birth doula if you feel inclined to do so! Birth Doula F.A.Q.’s 1. What is a birth doula? A birth doula is a person trained and experienc...
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