Sister Spirit Doula Services

10/28/2020

Hello, sweet friends! This is a reminder that I am a full-time teacher, so I generally only offer services in the summer.

That said, please don’t hesitate to contact me with inquiries. Even if I cannot offer the services you need, I can potentially help you connect with other resources.

Thank you, and stay safe out there!

06/03/2019

So true!

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05/24/2019

"Every year there are about 140 million births, most of which are uncomplicated. Yet women are increasingly being subjected to medical interventions in the name of risk-avoidance, which may be unnecessary and unwelcome to them, says the WHO."

Women in labour are increasingly being subjected to unnecessary and unwelcome interventions such as caesarean sections, warns WHO

05/22/2019

"Not all babies sleep through the night by six months. I have found it quite common to find stories about babies not even sleeping through the night by age one.

What works for one baby may not work for every baby. And that's okay.

Not all parents will feel comfortable with the sleep training that involves letting their baby cry. And that's okay."

I have spent countless hours on Google and Pinterest trying to figure out why my baby won't sleep longer stretches. I kept thinking there must be a reason, an answer, a solution. And while I didn't find a magical potion or combination to get my baby to sleep, what I did find out was: We are not alon...

05/20/2019

Breech birth presents concerns in laboring. Now, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada are leaning on vaginal birth for breech babies without automatic c-section.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada will launch program to teach physicians breech vaginal delivery

05/18/2019

This video of traditional Moroccan postpartum medicine is worth watching!

05/16/2019

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Partners: your presence matters. You may think you don't know what you're doing...you may be uncertain if you have what it takes...

But the truth is that all you need to do is BE WITH your partner. Hold space. You don't have to fix it or make it go away. You just need to exist with and honor the person that you love...the person that you love who is bringing your baby earthside.

Josh and Casey illustrated this so beautifully during the birth of their first born daughter. Josh held her hand, never left her side. You can see the empathy in his face and the passion in his embrace. THIS is what birth can look like. It can be the most incredible depiction of the love you share...

05/16/2019

"There is a cultural shift needed for midwives to be a more common sight at birth. But with the increasing demand for their presence, N.C. may see more midwives serving in the next few years."

Call the midwife: There’s a new trend in North Carolina that has very old roots. The term midwife derives from an old English word meaning “with woman,” and midwives have served as the traditional birth attendants during labor and delivery since ancient Greek and Roman times. Records show them...

05/14/2019

When we normalize and share the birth experience, we do a great service for all future birthing parents. ❤️

05/12/2019

Interesting read - but not very conclusive.

New theories are challenging a long-standing notion that the difficulty of childbirth is simply an evolutionary trade-off.

05/10/2019

This is a great way to try to better understand the difference between what you may be feeling and what you may be thinking after birth!

I love this illustration!
I know depression and anxiety are expressed in different ways, but I like how concise this description is.
And if you need help, get help! Call PSI or Baby Blues Connection and let's find you an avenue of support--because it does get better!