Preparing for Birth
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 MoreHow to Mine an Uninvited Birth Story for Gold
From the moment a parent (or their midsection) announces their pregnancy, they are inundated with a barrage of birth stories from friends, family members, and even strangers. These stories tend to center around themes of pride, shame, or blame. Most parents-to-be listen politely while looking for the nearest exit, and a few bold ones will…
Read MoreYour Birth Story is 30 Years Long
…Or 41 years or 16 years or however long you’ve been a resident of Planet Earth. And you thought your cousin’s 24 hour long birth story was brutal! 😉 In all seriousness, though…your birth is not an isolated event. It is the culmination of a lifetime full of stories, experiences, lessons, and beliefs. Have you…
Read MoreThe Greatest Birth Story Ever Told
What We Can Learn from Jesus’ Birth It may seem odd for a Muslim doula to be writing about the birth of Jesus, but believe it or not, Muslims share the Christian belief that Jesus was born to a virgin mother. In fact, Mary is one of the most beloved women in history…
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