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
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
Many people often state a healthy mom and baby as the number one goal during childbirth, but what does that mean. To the doctor and medical staff, it could mean a mom and baby that are alive and healthy. For … Read More
Abuse Survivors and Childbirth This webinar discusses working with survivors of abuse and the unique set of challenges that presents with childbirth. Specific topics include: The need to create safety and control Prenatal preparation Discussing the topic with the care … Read More
I often describe the role of a doula by first describing Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. This is a concept that is taught in my course. It can be depicted like a pyramid with physiologic needs and safety at the bottom … Read More
Before we discuss validation in labor and birth, I need to give some background on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. In college I minored in psychology where we were taught Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Abraham Maslow was a psychologist who was … Read More
(Originally Published December 22, 2011) In one post I did, I mentioned the importance of validation during labor and birth. I then asked that you think about ways that you can validate women during labor. As I thought about this, … Read More
We released last week a new informational video about the heart or core of our doula training program: the Main Course. As we’ve discussed and developed the purpose of the Main Course at New Beginnings Doula Training, we’ve come to … Read More
As I studied stress and how to help alleviate stress in a birthing woman, I came across this concept of where stress comes from. I thought it was a pretty accurate representation of what makes a labor stressful. Women are … Read More
Our newest info-graphic is a variation on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. This infographic emphasizes that in order for the greatest outcomes to be achieved in the birthing experience, a women has four different types of needs that ought to be … Read More
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