Student Response: The Importance of Labor Support
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Here’s another excerpt from one of the homework assignment that I ask the students to complete. I reprint it here with the student’s permission. Excellent response! “When I was pregnant with my daughter, I desperately wanted a doula (a person … Read More

Touch in Labor and Birth
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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

What Labor Support Means to Me: Dawn’s Reponse
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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

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