A very interesting post about Evan Handler (actor) and how his advocating for himself during his fight with leukemia saved his life many times. His girlfriend also was there by his side watching out for him too. He had a lot of near misses, with wrong medication, forging his doctors signature on things. Crazy, but […]
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Written by Dale Bernucca, Childbirth Educator and Doula, with input from other childbirth educators at www.independentchildbirth.com.Childbirth Educators and Doulas have permission to share this article with their students/clients, as long as the author and website are cited. Support: sup·port (s -pôrt , -p rt ) tr.v. sup·port·ed, sup·port·ing, sup·ports To bear the weight of, especially from
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It is such an honor to be invited by a family to support them during the birth of their child. I was lucky enough to attend 2 births this past week. While they were both long, I was energized throughout because I was at such a momentous wonderful occasion! How can a doula benefit you?
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I have been passionate about pregnancy and birth since I was a little girl. I was able to take that passion and focus it to become While I no longer actively teach or doula anymore I still love sharing wisdom and support with you, so you can have a better birth. I do this through
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I am excited to share this excerpt written by me from the book The Gift of Giving Life. I had a cesarean with my first. I am passionate about sharing all types of birth experiences and letting moms know that all types of birth can be positive Here are the tips I share to create
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One of my dearest friends started as my Hypnobabies student many years ago. She asked me to be her doula. I attended Mia’s birth and it was a fine hospital birth. Not quite what she had hoped for, but there was love and joy there. My friend and I as her doulas, her husband, her
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Taking an Independent Childbirth Class (typically one not affiliated with a hospital) is a great way to learn what normal birth is like. It is well worth the time and money to be educated about normal birth. The information presented in class will go a long way in helping you trust your body and baby.
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Since I no longer teach Hypnobabies Classes or take Doula Clients because of a move to a new state and my boys have grown. So my focus is now on helping moms mother! I now offer Life Coaching and Parenting Classes, which you can learn more about at www.sheridanripley.com. Here are some ways I love to
Take time to create the social support team you need to have a better birth. From a supportive birth partner to online groups and everything in between. Learn about the 3 different types of social support and how to build your team Personal – Family and Birth Partner Professional – Such as a Birth
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Thank you for reading Enjoy Your Pregnancy and Birth with Hypnosis. Here are the links from the book. Introduction Hypnobabies Yahoo Group – No longer active, there is now support on the Hypnobabies forums. Pregnancy Birth and Babies –http://www.pregnancybirthandbabies.com/ My Story HypnoBirthing Hypnobabies My Hypnobabies Classes Hypno-Doula Services Bryson’s Birth Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA7Y_DnC_kA Bryson’s Birth
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