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How To Afford a Doula

Whether a doula is on your list of must-haves or not, I implore you to invest in your birth experience to the best of your ability. I know it’s a privilege to be able to afford all the things that would bring you joy and make your life easier. But what I’m really trying toContinueContinue reading “How To Afford a Doula”

How a Chinese Finger Trap Teaches About Birth

I found a Chinese finger trap in my kids’ leftover party decorations the other day and, on a whim to avoid my present responsibilities, I felt drawn to playing with it. Naturally, my mind wandered to birth, which is pretty normal… but it seemed like the finger trap was trying to tell me something important.ContinueContinue reading “How a Chinese Finger Trap Teaches About Birth”

Book Review: “Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth” by Ina May Gaskin

Many childbirth books offer a picture of the birth process that has been influenced by the medical model as a standard. “Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth” describes birth as a physiological process, with respect to the many variations of natural (unmedicated) vaginal birth. I consider this book to be a must-read for anyone who desiresContinueContinue reading “Book Review: “Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth” by Ina May Gaskin”

9 Things That Improve in Pregnancy

Everyone’s experience of pregnancy is different, but very often these 9 things get better when carrying a baby. Which of these did you enjoy? Eating of All The Things While you might deal with aversions in early pregnancy (and beyond), it’s been shown that food can taste better than usual later in pregnancy as sensesContinueContinue reading “9 Things That Improve in Pregnancy”

What Happens at Doula Visits?

So you’re wondering — what exactly are doula prenatal/postnatal visits all about? As every doula is unique, so is the outline for visits, the number offered, content covered, and overall feel. As a Birth Boot Camp Doula, I prefer to call these “birth plan visits” to avoid confusion with a care provider’s prenatal and postpartumContinueContinue reading “What Happens at Doula Visits?”