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How To Become A Doula
One of the questions we get a lot is “How do I become a certified doula?” So I decide to outline some possible steps you can take to become a doula: 1. First, find and take doula training. Training itself usually takes on average three days. Choosing an organization to train with can be tricky. […]
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Why You Need To Hire A Postpartum Doula
Let’s just agree, we all wish we had a doula to take care of us when we are having a bad day or going through a tough emotional time in life. However, there are some people who really do need one. Many parents these days welcome new babies into their families while being critically “understaffed”. […]
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Best Birth Related Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Right Now
Whether you are a birth professional, an expecting parent, or a new parent, get an earful from any of the podcasts on the list, featuring various experts and discussions on a range of topics from pregnancy to parenting. Birthful The Podcast – Tap into the confident,calm & fearless mother within you. Prenatal Yoga Center […]
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How to Choose a Doula And Does Experience Matter?
Choosing a doula is a bit like dating. There needs to be a connection between you. After all, this person is going to be with you during your most vulnerable moments. You need to feel comfortable around her (or him in case you hire a male doula!), feel protected, cared for and draw emotional support […]
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Do I Still Need A Doula If I Get An Epidural?
In case you are wondering: I am getting an epidural, why do I need a doula anyway? Getting the right support in any birth scenario is important. It can improve birth outcomes and overall satisfaction with labor. I had a birth a few months ago with a wonderful couple. By the time I got […]
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The Doula Bag – What Will My Doula Bring To The Birth?
Doulas are there when we need them the most. With some variations, here is a list of what you might expect to find in that big old doula bag they carry to labor with them. Essential oils and an oil diffuser — to turn that delivery room into a spa oasis. You would be […]
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5 Reasons to Hire a Doula From Personal Experience.
When I look back on the those moments in my life that were touched by my doula, my heart swells with warmth. But both my husband and I were initially skeptical. It seemed like a big expense that could be better used on something else. And thoughts like ‘What if my labor is so short, […]
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The Day I Realized That Kids Follow What You Do And Not What You Teach. And Why It Sucks.
My husband has been trying to teach our older son, Justin, that the proper way to respond when he calls him, is “Yes, daddy?”instead of a less cooperative “What?”. Despite numerous attempts, he hasn’t produced much results so far. Coincidentally, a few days later, I had this conversation with Justin. Justin: “Mommy!” Me, […]
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