So you’re home now with your newborn and the hospital staff is no longer available for your questions — but your baby isn’t sleeping as well as you expected, or, maybe, your baby is sleeping way longer than you thought he would. Is this normal, should we be concerned, is …
Many expectant families are unaware of the many benefits of having a birth doula present for a planned, or unplanned, cesarean birth. Perhaps the idea of hiring a professional birth doula for a C-section seems like an unnecessary expense in the midst of what might already be a financially stretched …
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So, what exactly do I mean when I use the phrase, “Parenting Through the Long Haul?” Isn’t that what all moms do? Is there any other way to do it? I have met and worked with many moms in different phases of their childbearing journey. Some nursed, some chose to bottle …
I am so glad you asked. I am often asked about my Postpartum Doula services and why they would be necessary for the recovering mom. If you’ve ever been pregnant and given birth to a baby then the reasons for using the services of a Postpartum Doula will make perfect …
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So, one of the things that I’ve been told I am very good at is the practice of delegating. This managerial technique has nearly become a lost art, particularly in the family setting where Mom feels she has to do it all. And since we’re dealing with a target market …
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In deciding upon a topic to include in my blog I was very hesitant to share my story about postpartum depression with the extended on line community because it was such a difficult personal journey with so much baggage painful attached to it. I also didn’t want to come across as …
I thought I would spend some time focusing on breastfeeding thoughts since it is obviously so connected to birth work. I have successfully breastfed all 13 of our children, including our last child, Benjamin, who was born with multiple medical issues requiring 6 weeks of hospitalization, multiple surgeries, ventilator support, …
I’ve been giving a lot of thought to my doula pricing lately and I have come to the conclusion that I am very comfortable with my current pricing. I feel it fairly reflects my training, level of experience, continuing education, and skill set. When establishing what she will charge her …
My season of childbearing began just like any other woman’s, except that somewhere along the way, we decided to embrace as many babies as we were blessed with, and baby number 13 was proving himself to be special in so many ways. First of all, Benjamin was our 13th child …
Yesterday I had the opportunity to serve a lovely couple attempting a VBAC at an area hospital known for their great midwives. This couple was repeat clients and I really looked forward to working with them. They came into their labor well researched, prayed up, and anxious to meet their little …
