08 Feb Pregnancy: Tell Me Everything!
When your mind is screaming tell me everything! about this pregnancy, how to pick an OB, what labor will be like, and all of the other parts of what to expect...
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30 Jan Pregnancy: How To Manage The Fatigue
For most of us, pregnancy brings on a whole new kind of tired that we haven't experienced before. One that seems impossible to get in front of, and can leave us feeling out of control long before there is a baby to take care of...
18 Nov Partners: 10 Things You Do Not Have To Do When You Hire A Labor Doula
There are many more than ten things you do not have to do when you hire a Doula for your birth! Did you know that? Things taken off of your plate. The overwhelm can get real, so check out this top ten list of things you...
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...
07 Oct Pregnancy & Parenting: Impossible Information
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Information. Details. Being in the know. We crave these things. Most of the time, information helps us feel more in control, in charge, and prepared. Especially when plans have to change or something may be going wrong. This is invariably true when you are expecting...
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...
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...