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
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
If you know what a doula is, you’ve likely heard some common myths about what a doula is and what a doula does. Even though doulas may have different training and experience, a few doula basics are typically the same … 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
As a doula and placenta specialist, I have worked with growing families in Tucson for the past 6 years, and I’ve served hundreds of amazing people. This work is deeply rewarding and it has been not only a profession, but … 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
.. The Agency Model of Tucson Doulas When founding Tucson Doulas, we gave careful thought to the agency’s financial sustainability. As the first doula agency in southern Arizona, it was necessary for to us to build a solid … Read More
Experienced placenta specialist, Kyleen Sherwood, discusses the risks of placenta encapsulation. Are you considering encapsulating your placenta to help with your postpartum transition? If you are – Do so with careful consideration! So why on earth would I – … Read More
We are so excited for the upcoming Natural Birth and Baby Fest. This is the first year for such an event, and Tucson Doulas is proud to be involved. If you are local, be sure to come out on Saturday, … Read More