N’s birth. I first met N at the library when I did my library display! She worked there and was pregnant, so asked me some questions. I invited her to join my Hypnobabies class and she did. Half way through class she decided she wanted to hire me as her doula, but at a reduced rate. […]
Fast Easy Birth of one of my students! Read More »
The more births I attend as a doula, the more I see the impact a nurse can have on a mother’s birth. First I would like to say most of the nurses are GREAT! I love L & D nurses. But sometimes a nurse just doesn’t mesh with a mom or her desires. Sometimes a
Nurses can have a HUGE impact on a Mom's Birth experience Read More »
This mom had to fight for her right to birth vaginally in her hospital. It is unfortunate that she had to litterally fight, but I am so proud of her. It shows how some care providers try to emotionally manipulate their patients to do what they want. It also shows how in the end it is
It is reading nurses blogs that make me see how stressful their jobs are. How understaffed many hospitals are. How that can effect the care mother’s receive there. It reinforces my belief that for low risk moms, the best care you can get is from a well trained midwife who trusts birth at home. It
The uncertainty of hospital care Read More »
V called me at 4:30AM to tell me she was having PW every 5 -10 minutes, since about 2:30. She had showered and was moving around to make sure they stayed consistent. Did I think she should head in to the hospital? We talked a little bit more, she was worried she would get sent
V's birth of her 7th baby, her first using Hypnobabies Read More »
Bellies and Babies I would love to get in my church and teach the young girls about the beauty of birth. Sadly, my attempts to do so have been met with resistance, because the leaders are worried the parents will be bothered by it. 🙁 I was going to wait to post this link until
My guest post on Bellies and Babies Read More »
V. had her baby on Tuesday. It was a great birth and I am so glad it worked out that I could be there, thanks to my doula friends who helped with my boys. 🙂 Short version. Water broke at 1:40 PMand sweet baby in moms arms at 3:24. There is a much longer version,
She didn't wait til Friday Read More »
So, this could be a good thing, except he doesn’t even want to go, he is behind in work, it is really meetings he could do over the phone, etc. So he is grumpy about going. Top that off with my stress about him leaving. I have a mom due with her 7th baby any day
DH's surprise business trip to London Read More »
It was Saturday, I had my lists of errands to run while DH watched the boys. I headed out, happy as a clam. I get almost half my errands done. I am in Walmart looking at shoes for B. and realize I don’t know his size. I get out my trusty cell phone to call
Doula Faux Pas – aka Dead Cell Phone Read More »
I had 2 moms who were in that 5 week window of baby could come at any time. Life was good, it was chilly outside and the baby (ok, he is 2 years old, but he is MY baby) needed a nap. So DH took Carson to soccer and I stayed home to enjoy a
Please no one go into labor this weekend! Read More »
Painless Childbirth: An Empowering Journey Through Pregnancy and Childbirth by Guiditta Tornetta is available today on Amazon! It was written by a wonderful doula in the LA area and she understands the power of hypnosis for childbirth and this book is all about that! Very inspiring and informational. Right now the #1 Pregnancy and Childbirth
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The Trust Birth Conference was very interesting. It was fun talking with other doulas there. We had one group discussion and someone talked about how our work as Doula’s can be effected by our births. It made me think of my 2 cesareans I have attended as a doula. I always was nervous how supporting
Emotional Aspects of Being a Doula Read More »
The end of 2007 I attended two very long births back to back. Out of 63 hours I was gone 57. I was home for a few hours of sleep between them. I missed my 2 year olds birthday and honestly I don’t know where my boys were during that whole time. I wasn’t worried,
Long Back to Back Births Read More »
Well, some may not like to be called little. Here are my 3 boys. We went to the Zoo on Saturday and they wore their Thing shirts that Nana got them at Universal Studios. We got so many comments about the shirts. Especially when DH had Thing 2 and I had Thing 1 and 3.
Being a Doula with Three Little Boys Read More »
I have had 2 moms who were going to have their babies at any time for the past few weeks. They also happen to be good friends, so I really wanted to make sure I made it to both births! Birth 1 – hospital birth S. was having her 4th baby. She had never gone past
I Cut 2 Cords in 6 Hours OR a Crazy Day in the Life of a Doula Read More »
