15 Nov Childbirth: What Is Your Birth Philosophy?
You and I see it all the time. "Hi, my name is _____ and I am a doula. My birth philosophy is...
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22 Sep We Are The Doulas.
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Doulas. We are the doers. We move toward the ones who are scared, hurting, stressed. We move toward the lonely, the discouraged, as well as the joyful. We do not insist that all things be in harmony at once, though strive for this perfection when...
03 Apr The Importance Of The Team: Part Two
Ready for Part Two? We are continuing to offer insight into the foundations of your Doulas Northwest team of Doulas. Who are we? What’s the big deal with our team? What sets us apart? As mentioned in Part One, the team model behind Doulas Northwest serves to...
03 Dec Should I Hire A Doula?
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Ok, so you’ve been looking into it but you’re undecided. You love the idea of a Doula. The internet makes them practically sound like a modern day Mary Poppins! But there is just that little something you can’t put your finger on, making you uncertain...
09 Oct Doulas, We Are Missing The Mark
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There are a lot of catchy phrases out there. So many companies, brands, ideas that are known and recognized by a single phrase. Just Do It. I’m Lovin’ It. Don’t Worry, Be Happy. Taglines and branded phrases eventually become what is familiar. And what becomes familiar lends to...
04 Oct $39.95 For Skin To Skin In The OR
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Recently, when the photo of a patient’s hospital bill went viral, an interesting, but troubling thing happened. In a matter of hours: natural birth activists, breastfeeding activists, doulas and other individuals began the shaming of hospitals and doctors, labelling the whole lot as “evil”. What...
15 Dec And Then…She Empowered Herself
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Let's dissect the idea of 'empowerment' for a moment. This commonly used word is often misunderstood, as is its role within the doula/client relationship. Doulas: Do you feel that you "empower" your clients or that you offer support as your clients empower themselves? Clients: How do you feel...