Sex for the Induction of Labor Why it may work: It is not the intercourse that causes contractions, but the hormones that help with labor induction. Semen has the highest levels of naturally occurring prostaglandins. Prostaglandin is the same hormone we use to … Read More
The placenta acts as a transport for the infant’s nutritional and oxygen needs. Sometimes a baby can get by okay if the placenta is not functioning well during pregnancy. However, during labor, a dysfunctional placenta can cause problems that … Read More
When I first started working as a labor and delivery nurse, delayed cord clamping was often scoffed at. Women who wanted to have that done were “humored”, but seen as “one of those patients”. If a baby did not cry … Read More
You’ve finished your doula training, but know aren’t quite sure where to go. Start here for a 6 mo overview on how to get your business training up and off the ground. Beginning Your Business Week 1 We’re working together … Read More
What we find, is that while pain may be there for many labors, not everyone experiences suffering who feel pain.
We know that a quality doula will provide support for her client in whatever choices she makes. Whether or not she agrees with those decisions should not affect her care. That said, it is not uncommon for negative emotions to arise in connection with a choice her client makes, either towards her client or the care providers.
When you are pregnant, your body produces 1250 mL more blood volume than before you are pregnant. You are also obviously gaining weight All that tends to push fluids out of our blood vessels (where they belong) and into … Read More
The midwifery model of care and the medical model of care are two very different ways of looking at birth. They both hold a set of theories and beliefs that inform care during birth. This video discusses those differences for … Read More
Making a choice. This may seem like a pretty obvious step, but it can also be hard to do: making the decision to actually stop smoking is the first step you need to take, and can be hard to find … Read More
Pregnancy can be uncomfortable, and often women wonder if the discomforts they feel are normal or if there is something they can do about them. While there usually isn’t a cure, it helps to know what to expect. New Beginnings … Read More
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