Natural Induction Methods: Evening Primrose Oil and How a Certified Doula Can Help
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Natural induction methods are often used by women who also desire to have doulas.  In my doula certification course, methods of induction are presented so that the doula can help provide information to the birthing mother.  The doula must be … Read More

Student response: Mindful birth training during birth
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As a part of the course, our students go through a series of mindful birth training.  This is used both as a self-care measure for them, and as a way to help their clients utilize this resource in their own … Read More

The Doula’s Role in Natural Inductions
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As a nurse and a doula, medical inductions for non-medical reasons are at the top of my list of things that make me cringe.  In the birthing community, I have seen the concern growing with others also.   More and more, … Read More

Touch in Labor and Birth
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One of my favorite comforting memories of my mother is when she would trace my face. I would lay down to sleep and she would sit by my side and with her finger trace around my lips, nose and eyes. … Read More

Doula handout for pregnancy exercises and stretches
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Did you know there really is something you can do about the aches and pains of pregnancy?  Not only that, but you can also help open up and widen your birthing area.  Below is a link to some really simply … Read More

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