(I thought I’d give you guys another preview of part of my online doula course.) Defining Pain Typically pain tells us that something is wrong in the body, but many theorists feel like labor pain is different. Some propose the … Read More
For those who may need some research or handouts to take with you to appointments and discuss with your care providers, here’s the cochrane reveiw on bedrest and hypertension. This is a great way to open up dialogue with your … Read More
This is a post mainly for those who are wanting to help me do a little bit of “research” on how to help lower back pain and sciatic nerve pain. For others who are interested, though, you are welcome to … Read More
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
A doula provides non-medical, holistic care to the childbearing family. Prenatally, she provides information to help a family plan what they would like for their birth. During birth, she provides continuous labor support and helps the laboring family work smoothly … Read More
If your looking for a way to help your client make childbirth choices, childbirth connection has come out with a great handout of 10 ways to get good maternity care. Feel free to download and share with your clients. This … Read More
Occasionally I will be offering childbirth classes and posting the information here. Feel free to pass on the information to others. I’m starting up a series of childbirth classes starting Jan 21 or Jan 28 (depending on the response) from … Read More
Sometimes I sit back and reflect on the direction my life has taken, and it really amazes me. In high school, birth was far from my mind. It wasn’t until I had experienced the birth of my own children that … Read More
While doulas are not a medical professional, and we are not expected to provide medical care, it helps to have a basic knowledge of various medical diagnosis. So I will be providing more training on some of these that are … Read More
Pain is an issue that doulas and labor support professionals need to learn to deal with. While the video below does not talk about labor pain, it does give pain another perspective and helps us understand that we much look … Read More
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