Rising Sun Doula - Andrea Williams

11/06/2016

A doula will support a families choices whatever they may be.

“I wasn’t planning on having a doula because I am getting an epidural.”“Do doulas support people who plan on getting pain relief?”“What does a doula do once I get my epidural?” As a doula myself, I love epidurals! Epidurals help to make some birth experiences even more beautiful. Epidurals allow...

09/20/2016

I still have spots left available for November and December due dates. I'm offering a $100 discount for anyone who books before October. www.risingsundoula.com

09/17/2016

How can you fill the cups of others when your own pitcher is empty?

When it comes to self-care you need to get creative. You don’t have unlimited funds! You have kids who need your attention all the time! It takes some serious detective skills to figure out how to fit yourself into all of the caretaking that you do. We’re here to give you some ideas of how …

08/22/2016

What does it mean to “hold space” for someone else?

It means that we are willing to walk alongside another person in whatever journey they’re on without judging them, making them feel inadequate, trying to fix them, or trying to impact the outcome. When we hold space for other people, we open our hearts, offer unconditional support, and let go of judgement and control.

Do you want to be there for a loved one, but don't know how? Here are some techniques to help you 'hold space' for people in need.

08/14/2016

What a powerful statement.

A powerful message from the ICAN Conference 2016.

Read more here: http://birthquestservices.com/respectful-support-in-childbirth/

08/01/2016

These little memes are great for sharing with your family, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, and the well meaning lady down the street.

These may just come in handy as you are preparing to welcome your new baby into the world.

07/27/2016

"For me this really shows how it isn't how the baby is born but how the people present respect wishes and demonstrate support and kindness that makes a beautiful birth."

What a beautiful experience. I hope that someday this can become normal.

07/14/2016

"I think in some ways what we've done is create giant orientation programs to hospital policy and procedure and make sure that women and their partners are very compliant to what we want them to take from our services,"

This is a good reason to consider an independent childbirth class.

Medical experts argue there is a need for a drastic rethink towards childbirth education in Australia.

06/27/2016

"I bet you didn’t realize you had that much power. You have total and complete power here…. You can move mountains, rivers, trees. You can determine what your world is like."
~Bob Ross

A few weeks ago, Netflix began streaming several seasons of The Joy Of Painting with...

06/20/2016

Dads and Doulas make a great team!

Dads and doulas are a great combo! What do the dads you work with have to say?

06/14/2016

Hooray for vernix!

A wait of at least 24 hours is recommended — for a very good reason.

06/11/2016

Exactly!

Yes. Yes. Yes.