Theresa recently completed the New Beginnings Doula Training course. She shared her experience going through the certification process with a potential student. I’ve reprinted her response here for others to read. Thanks again, Theresa! I LOVED the training with NB. … Read More
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
I have had a few students that get overwhelmed by the amount of reading and info. In an effort to help relieve the stress, here’s a few links to help with studying and reading. http://www.lib.purdue.edu/phys/assets/SciPaperTutorial.swf http://www.andrewcolgoni.ca/2011/03/teaching-how-to-read-a-scientific-journal-article/ http://www.winthrop.edu/uploadedFiles/cas/english/ReadingCritically.pdf Keep in mind, … Read More
As one of the assignments I have students describe what labor support means to them. These are so fun to read that I thought I’d include some here on my site. Enjoy! Throughout 4 of my own birth experiences and … Read More
I am going to try and feature a book review related to birth/labor once a month. ( I will hopefully get some books up here that you have not heard of yet. ) Monique and the Mango Rains: A Book … Read More
Because doulas are not medically trained personnel, certification is not required to work as a doula. Anyone can work as a doula regardless of whether or not they have been certified to do so. What a certification course such as … Read More
One of the most important things women need to do when discussing their birth choices is choosing their care provider. Below is an essay I wrote about the differences between the midwifery model of care and the medical model of … Read More
This was an article that I had to write for my midwifery courses. The original article is linked below. Enjoy! Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers Witches, midwifes and nurses: A Review
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
Join our growing community of doulas
trained & certified through New Beginnings!