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Non-Inclusive Birth Preparation Causes Birth Trauma
Many people believe that medical interventions cause birth trauma. More often than not, that is incorrect. What causes trauma is expectations…expectations about the pain, how a birthing parent is supported, how they respond to the intensity of labor, and about their labor environment. It’s a seductive thought to think that we can simply release expectations…
Read MoreOlder Siblings at the Birth – Seven Tips for Parents
For older siblings the birth of a new sibling can be a very exciting time! As your belly swells and the due month draws near, you may start to wonder how you can include your older child(ren) in the birth without overwhelming them. Below are a few tips to prepare the whole family for the…
Read MoreWhy Birthing from Within is Important for a VBAC
How to Find Healing and Move Forward As a VBAC mom and a doula who has attended many VBACs (vaginal births after cesarean) and CBACs (cesarean births after cesarean), I have a unique perspective about what parents needs when they are seeking a vaginal birth after giving birth by cesarean. For many parents seeking a…
Read MoreRebozo – Tools of the Doula Trade
Oh, the magical rebozo. A doula’s aid; an extension of a birth partner’s arms; support, balance, and relief for a birthing parent; and a beautiful symbol of Mexican culture. Entire trainings and certifications have been dedicated to this simple piece of cloth that make a difference in so many ways during pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and…
Read MoreHand Fan – Tools of the Doula Trade
Why a hand fan? Labor is hard work! The uterus is a huge muscle that usually contracts for hours on end during labor and burn lots and lots of calories, like working out. That’s why it’s important to stay hydrated and nourished during labor. It’s also important for birth companions to help the birthing parent…
Read More“You’ll Never Sleep Again” – How to Give and Receive Parenting Wisdom in Mindfulness
“Sleep now…you won’t sleep after the baby’s born.” Every expecting parent has heard some iteration of this…an implication that pregnancy is a death march toward the permanent ending of all joy and rest. Statements about how life will never be the same after birth have a positive intention. People want to help parents-to-be understand that…
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