Archive for April 2015
Values Clarification Questions to Ask Yourself During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the time to prepare for labor. What kind of birth do you want? Ask yourself these 4 questions to help get clearer on what kind of birth is right for you.
Read MoreHow My New Doula Anthology Came Into Being and Why It Matters
Amy Wright Glenn, author of Birth, Breath, and Death, writes a beautiful blog and I’m honored to be sharing my thoughts about Round the Circle on it.
Read MoreNatural childbirth is ____________________.
What does natural childbirth mean to you? Here are some of my thoughts on a topic that is near and dear to me.
Read MoreCord Blood is Your Baby’s Birthright
Want to know more about optimally timed cord clamping? Here’s my blog on why the timing matters.
Read More10 Tips to Help Your Thrive During Postpartum
What do you wish you could go back and tell your new mom self? I’m blogging this week about how to reduce stress during the early weeks with a newborn.
Read More10 Tips to Improve Your Doula Practice
Number 3 is the one I want every new doula to know. What do you wish you’d known as a new doula?
Read MoreCervical Exams are a Mile Marker, not an ETA
What the laboring mom wants to know is how much longer will it be until she is holding her baby in her arms; exams don’t give this information. Imagine driving on the highway and seeing a sign that tells you what town you have entered. Without knowing how quickly you’re driving, knowing where you are…
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