My father is a triplet and as soon as I became a doula I was interested in the stops of my grandmas Thursday birth. Sadly my grandma passed away. This is my dads birth story shared my Aunt. -Nicole I was only five years old when my mother gave birth to the triplets. My sister… Keep Reading
How doulas can support you in a cesarean birth
Clients can choose to have a doula with them for a planned cesarean birth just as they would for a vaginal birth. Other times, cesarean is the way your baby needs to be birthed and your doula can assist you on making that transition as well. Before you have a cesarean, your doula can help explain procedures… Keep Reading
How Doulas see birth
What is it about being a doula that makes our particular perspective on birth so well rounded? Well, there are many of reasons. The type of people who become doulas are usually compassionate, understanding and well meaning individuals. They have a passion for knowledge, a desire to care for and a love for the inherent… Keep Reading
The language of Birth
During the training that Nicole and I attended in March, one of the most inspiring things we took away was considering the language we use when we speak about birth. As a culture, we have cultivated a respect for doctors and medical professionals for their dedication to education and experience. Along with this respect comes… Keep Reading
5 things you can do to afford a doula
Ways you can afford your doula! 1) Payment plans- Typically we get 50% of the payment when we are hired, this holds the spot in our calendar for your due date. The remaining 50% is due during the “due month”. We are able to adjust this if needed, just ask. We had a client… Keep Reading