“Birth as an American Rite of Passage” is an important book for learning about the different models and perspectives of childbirth, from the medical or technocratic to the holistic or “natural.” A largely controversial topic, I think the text does a nice job tackling this conversation by sharing information and making thoughtful arguments without ostracizing.ContinueContinue reading “Book Review: “Birth As An American Rite of Passage””
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Book Review: “Ancient Map For Modern Birth”
This book is not quite like all the other books. Pam England’s “Ancient Map For Modern Birth” promises a tall order: an “ancient universal map.” The map laid out by Pam England is one that speaks of heroism while facing the unknowns brought to us by the timeless rites of passage duo: birth and parenthood. ContinueContinue reading “Book Review: “Ancient Map For Modern Birth””
Book Review: “Indie Birth: A Story of Radical Birth Love”
I first read “Indie Birth: A Story of Radical Birth Love” during my time working through the Birth Warrior Project, which aims to enlighten doulas on this “radical” perspective of birthing. It is written by Maryn Green and Margo Blackstone, two independent midwives (and independent thinkers) who share the stories involved in their embrace ofContinueContinue reading “Book Review: “Indie Birth: A Story of Radical Birth Love””
What Led Me to Birth Work
When I was young, I wanted to be a pet shop owner and a book author and illustrator. In my teenage years I desperately wished to be a film critic. I studied journalism at University, hoping to get my foot in the door at a newspaper or magazine to write articles. Then I became unexpectedlyContinueContinue reading “What Led Me to Birth Work”
When To Call Your Doula in Labor
This is such a common question I felt it important to at least briefly address. When should you call your doula in labor? When is too early… or too late? What’s the “sweet spot”? Why does timing matter? I’ll cover all this and more below! Do keep in mind that every doula has her ownContinueContinue reading “When To Call Your Doula in Labor”
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