For most women, birth is a powerful and intense experience. As a result, it is common for women to seek ways for overcoming stress in labor well before the big day arrives. As doulas, we believe that it is helpful … 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
Your Tucson Doulas are proud to offer the only certified in-home placenta encapsulation and tincture service in southern, Arizona. Why encapsulate your placenta? The choice to encapsulate the placenta is growing in both popularity and demand. At Tucson Doulas, our placenta services … Read More
When it comes to the topic of certification, I speak loudly and clearly . . . it matters to me. There exists within the doula world at least two camps. One that values the process and accomplishment of certification. The … 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
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
“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
“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
What we do as professional placenta specialists isn’t that unbelievable. But for the person who has never explored or researched the idea of placenta encapsulation, it can seem pretty confusing, overwhelming, and even a bit scary. Let’s be honest, the … Read More