Natural Movement During Pregnancy
on March 28, 2024
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This beautiful image is made by student, Jessica Christian, about natural movement during pregnancy.
Quick Snacks for Nursing Parents
on March 21, 2024
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I don’t know about you, but I was ALWAYS hungry while nursing my children! Breast/Chest feeding uses 425 to 700 calories per day. According to the American Pregnancy Association you should increase your caloric intake, while nursing, by 500 healthy … Read More
Common Pregnancy Discomforts
on March 15, 2024
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The following is a handout made by a student about the most common pregnancy complaints. This visual was too good not to share!
Models of Care in Birth Experiences
on March 7, 2024
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Our former and current students are some of the greatest minds, and sometimes the assignments they submit are too good not to share. Here is one assignment turned in by Greta Slabach. The assignment is covering Models of Care in … Read More
Doula Role: Neonatal Care
on February 29, 2024
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How do you support a client whose baby was whisked away to the Neonatal Care Unit? Whether it’s planned or unplanned having a baby in the neonatal care unit can be overwhelming and scary for parents. As doulas, we can … Read More
Emotional Support as Pain Relief
on February 15, 2024
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In the current situation of Covid-19, doulas are switching to supporting their clients remotely instead of in-person. This switch from physical aid does not negate the validity of providing emotional support for laboring women by doulas. Emotional support is a … Read More
Grappling with Racial Bias as a White Doula
on February 1, 2024
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As a people (and especially those of us who are “white”), we need to evaluate our racial biases. As I am sitting here writing this blog, I’m scared. I am scared that I am going to write the wrong thing. … Read More
Doula Contracts
on November 10, 2023
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A common question new doulas ask is what they should put into their Birth Doula contract and how everything works with a contact. Talking about money and contracts can be uncomfortable for some people and I want to provide as … Read More
9 Ways to Prevent Toxic Shock Syndrome
on September 7, 2023
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By Jenny Hart Womanhood is beautiful. The miracle of carrying life and having babies is also accompanied by other aspects of women’s health, such as menstruation and feminine care. Feminine care education (for men and for women) helps end the … Read More
Do you get your doula a gift?
on April 20, 2023
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The short answer to this question is, “no.” The doula/client relationship is monetary. Clients are paying the doula for a service. Though it is a connected relationship of trust, which can blur the boundaries of the relationship. And you should … Read More
