We Can Doula This

08/28/2015

Did you have a homebirth? Have you considered one?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/08/150820105204.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Finfants_health+%28Infant+Health+News+--+ScienceDaily%29

Having a baby at home can save thousands of dollars over a hospital birth and is just as safe for low-risk births, according to a new study. These findings follow earlier research that demonstrated that planned home births resulted in fewer interventions and similar rates of adverse newborn outcomes…

08/10/2015

03/23/2015

What an odd way to phrase that headline! Have you or anyone you know had a multiple pregnancy? How was your/their birth experience?

This week marks Jennifer Craig and Jim Craig's second with triplets.

03/03/2015

When is your "due month"? How many weeks did you get to with each pregnancy?

http://www.iamnotthebabysitter.com/why-pregnant-women-should-consider-sharing-a-due-month-like-kate-middleton/

On October 20, 2014, Kensington Palace released an official statement regarding the next royal baby and his or her expected due date: “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are d...

02/19/2015

Promising news for CPMs and out of hospital birth in the US! What are your thoughts?

http://www.nightingalebirth.com/nestingblog/acog

  Midwife Conducting a Prenatal Visit, Photo by Jason Lander   In January of this year, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) released a document that is likely to have a substantial impact on the United States maternal hea…

02/18/2015

100 likes!! Thank you all so much! I'll have to do a giveaway when the page hits 200!

02/17/2015

Great news! I have two birth openings for each month from April on! Anyone who receives a referral from a former client will get 10% off birth services until July!
Spread the word!

02/17/2015

Are you considering homebirth? Have you ever considered it? Ever wondered if you need a doula at a homebirth?

NHS guidance from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence suggests 45% of births ‘unsuitable’ for labour wards

11/02/2014

Happy November everybody! November is prematurity month! Preterm labor is a very serious complication so please be sure to know the warning signs! Call your midwife or doctor right away if you have:
Backache, which usually will be in your lower back. ...
Contractions every 10 minutes or more often.
Cramping in your lower abdomen or menstrual-like cramps. ...
Fluid leaking from your va**na.
Flu-like symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

10/26/2014

What are your thoughts alcohol consumption and nursing? Have you ever had trouble with this?

http://evolutionaryparenting.com/guest-post-breastfeeding-and-alcohol-consumption/

Guest post looking at the sometimes touchy issue of breastfeeding and alcohol consumption. What is safe? What isn't? Do you have a drink or two while nursing?

10/26/2014

If you missed the VBAC Facts workshop last time, this would be a wonderful way to catch up! I attended last spring and would highly recommend this for VBAC families, birth workers, or anyone who is interested in learning straight facts about Vaginal Birth After Cesarean! Ms Kamel breaks down statistics and studies for you and spoon feeds you raw data and facts. It's a fascinating and highly informative addition to any education. Definitely check it out!

You are registering for a two part webinar to take place on Monday, December 1 & 8, 2014 from 9am - noon PST. Connect with others attending via Facebook. ___________________________________ What is a webinar and how does it work? Webinars are a great way for people around the world to attend the sem…

10/24/2014

How long did you and your nursling go for? What were some of the challenges you faced with breastfeeding?

Have you ever thought about "The Natural Age of Weaning"? Katherine Dettwyler, Ph.D. explores this topic in her article. Take a look at some of her findings: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/The-Outer-Womb/a-natural-age-of-weaning.html