Positive affirmations are short, positive statements that can be used during labor by the mother or the support person as a way of creating a positive attitude toward birth and labor pain. Sometimes negative thoughts hinder the body from progressing … Read More
Advocate: the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; Typically, women giving birth have not been adequately prepared for the choices they will be faced with. They often have not discussed the pros and cons with their providers, nor … Read More
Pelvic stability is also a factor that needs to be taken into account when discussing pelvic space and mobility. When certain muscles are not being used and have lost their strength, other joints, ligaments, or muscles have to take over … Read More
A recent discussion with a family member has led me to look into more research concerning the use of the AFI(Amniotic Fluid Index). The AFI is used to determine whether an overdue mother should be induced. Coincidentally, the bloggers at … Read More
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
The one question I hear most from Doulas starting out in the industry is: How to be on-call for a client? If someone has never been on an on-call schedule before for employment, this can seem like a daunting and scary element of being a birth doula. Rest assured, there are many options for on-call doula work and I want to talk about each type, their benefits and drawbacks.
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
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