“You are the least judgmental person I’ve ever met!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told this and it bothers me every time. Don’t get me wrong – I am SO glad that I can be a … Read More
“Mona was my doula for the birth of my first son. Prior to his birth, she was immensely helpful in talking me through decisions leading up to his birth— I only wish I’d listened to her more! She was always … Read More
“When my first child was born, I endured every medical intervention under the sun and ended up with terrible complications. So when I became pregnant with my second, I was determined to have a natural childbirth and new I needed … Read More
“We planned an unmedicated hospital VBAC, after a scheduled cesarean with my first child. Mona met us in triage at the hospital. At that point I had labored at home for a long time, and she carefully respected my laboring … Read More
So I wanted to talk about language. Doulas, this one is for you. Why does the language we use matter? The medical community frequently boils individuals down to their disease, condition or diagnosis on a regular basis. The kidney stone … Read More
Dear Angela, Thank you so much for agreeing to be our doula for the birth of our dear darling girl. You offered the support, compassion and calmness that we needed. I wish I would have had you present for my … Read More
Today would have been my grandparent’s 70th wedding anniversary. But Grandpa isn’t here. On October 20, 2011 at the age of 87 Papaw Charley was struck while crossing the road by an SUV and died almost instantly from his injuries. … Read More
There’s a buzz happening on the doula community, a buzz that doulas offering free services hurt other doulas. There is no doubt that for many doula work is heart work. Historically most doulas seem to enter the profession from a … Read More
“When you hear hoofbeats behind you, don’t expect to see a zebra.” Dr. Theodore Woodward (1940) When doulas hear the word “posterior” or OP during labor, often they immediately think “problem that needs fixed”. It is essential for doulas and … Read More
My Client’s Body is Broken It happens all the time in doula forums. A doula comes to the group and is desperate for ways to help make a client’s labor efficient. The breakdown goes a little something like this: “My … Read More