Labor Tools
10 Ways for Birth Professionals to Use Heart Centered Pregnancy Deck
I’m so excited to share that the Heart Centered Pregnancy Deck is here! This interactive card deck offers 35 reflections related to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, including… Self-Acceptance Patience Exploring Beliefs Creating Ritual Forgiveness Building a Support Network Expanding the Possibilities for Ways to Get Through Birth Creating Ambiance for Birth Taking a Compassionate Look…
Read MoreHow to Create Compassionate Birth Affirmations
In preparation for birth, many pregnant parents like to create affirmations written out on paper or strung up in a style inspired by prayer flags to keep them encouraged and focused during labor. There are even online shops that sell beautifully crafted affirmations for birthing families to display. How They Can Help Rehearsing affirmations helps…
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 MoreBirth Ball – Tools of the Doula Trade
How a birth ball can help a laboring parent progress and find rest As parents prepare for the day of their baby’s arrival, they are presented with a plethora of options: hospital, birth center, home birth, midwife, OB/GYN, doula, unmedicated birth, epidural, induction… It’s enough to make your head spin! In the coming posts I’m…
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