Living Room Conversation: Breast is Best
on October 19, 2021
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This month we are discussing the phrase breast is best, and whether or not it is a good phrase to use when discussing breastfeeding.
Living Room Conversation: The Doula Bag
on October 19, 2021
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This month we are discussing the purpose and reason for having a well packed doula bag or whether or not that is really necessary.
Student Response: Overweight, Pregnant, and Natural Childbirth
on September 24, 2021
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(Editor Note: Jessica C. of Indiana submitted the following response to one of our first unit assignments.) I appreciate when my midwife and nurses don’t assume the worst because I am overweight. All of my pregnancies have been healthy and … Read More
Natural Induction Methods: Blue Cohosh
on September 17, 2021
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Blue Cohosh for the Induction of Labor (To learn the early signs of labor and how to cope with them, Click Here!) What it is: Blue Cohosh is a plant that was used by Native Americans for many reasons, including … Read More
How Do I Find Doula Clients?
on September 9, 2021
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“How do I find clients?” This is probably the most asked question I hear from my students. Oftentimes, we struggle with confidence when we are newly beginning to venture out into the birth world. Finding doula clients can be intimidating … Read More
Safe Birth as Defined by Women
on September 2, 2021
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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
Student Response for Personalized Birth Plans
on August 19, 2021
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In one of our assignment in the main doula course, we ask our students to take into consideration the medical diagnosis of their patient while developing a personalized birth plan. What follows is the response that we got from one … Read More
Pregnancy Diet Tip: Eat Dates to Decrease Bleeding
on August 5, 2021
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From Babymoon Inn Midwife Maribeth Diver: Please take a trip to a natural foods store and get some dates to snack on. The date fruit is the product of the date palm, a tree native to Northern Africa and the … Read More
How I Doula with Rosita in Rural NM
on July 27, 2021
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Our new series will be showcasing our doulas and students in an effort to further ours and others understanding of individual doulas experiences and what they personally bring to this work. This interview discusses the core value of family, growing … Read More
7 Ways to Market your Doula Business
on July 15, 2021
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No two clients are alike in their birth preferences or how their birth unfolds. Choices, biology, and personal desires all come together to make a unique experience. In the same way, each doula, or doula group, comes with their own … Read More
