Doulas don’t empower people. There, I said it. I bet the heads of quite a few doulas just exploded. Or maybe your head turned fully around like a bad scene out of The Exorcist. But hang in there, I’m going … Read More
International Bereaved Mother’s Day was founded by CarlyMarie Dudly. This year it takes place today, May 7, one week before traditional Mother’s Day. It is a day that we honor and remember any parent who has lost a child, … Read More
This topic is near and dear to my heart. As a doula, I’ve seen quite a few labors that have been held back by scar tissue on the cervix. In fact, if you’ve ever had me as your doula I’ve … Read More
April is Cesarean Awareness Month. There’s no doubt that you will find thousands of posts on how doulas can reduce the incidence of cesarean births. What I have often found lacking though is the posts on how doulas can support … Read More
I hear myself say this a lot to clients during labor and birth. Especially during pushing. “The only way out is through.” Through the sensation, through the pressure, the fear and yes, through the pain. There is almost always a … Read More
If you know what a doula is, you’ve likely heard some of the common doula myths about what a doula is and what a doula does. Even though doulas may have different training and experience, there are a few doula … Read More
Birth plan. Birth preferences. Birth wishes. Preferred birth options. These are common phrases that we use to discuss the topic of options for birth with clients. Exploring the many options available to you for birth can be an exciting process … Read More
Affirmation – something declared to be true. Affirmations are often used to develop and enhance the mind/body connections. Pregnancy and birth affirmations are used to help the individual connect their beliefs to the physical process. For some, affirmations may focus … Read More
Those final weeks of pregnancy are often so hard. It’s such an exciting and often uncomfortable time! Some women will experience Braxton-Hicks contractions, others will have pre-labor or early labor like bouts of contractions that can lead to frustration and … Read More
I came across a quote this morning that has had me ruminating about using it for a blog post all day. Fear and its impact on birth is a fascinating topic to me. As a doula, I’ve seen fear hinder … Read More