Nurses’ Hands Blessed be these hands that have touched life. Blessed be these hands that have felt pain. Blessed be these hands that have embraced with compassion. Blessed be these hands that have been clinched with anger or withdrawn in … Read More
Often people feel like the role a doula plays can or should be done by other healthcare workers. While this would be nice, in reality it is very difficult for healthcare workers to provide good medical care and good labor … Read More
Those who use continuous support are: More likely to have a spontaneous vaginal birth. Less likely to have intrapartum analgesia. Less likely to report dissatisfaction. More likely to have a shorter labor. Less likely to have c-sections. Less likely to … Read More
I am excited to show this new handout to everyone. I am convinced that we need to stop teaching the stages of labor and teach the various ways to progress and labor that are all normal. There is a great … Read More
About the Nightingale Moment and Nurses Week May 12, Noon, your local time “On May 12 at noon, every nurse around the world is invited to pause, take a moment of silence or create a healing ceremony or ritual in … Read More
I’m starting a group at this sight for pregnant moms who want to get/stay in shape for a good pregnancy and birth…please pass on. Sign up then look for New Beginnings Natural Mamas group…http://www.slimkicker.com/
(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
I just recently had a friend who gave birth to her first child. She had wanted a drug free birth, but, as is true to birth, things did not go as planned. She ended up having pre-eclampsia and needing to … Read More
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