A doula’s life is pretty action packed. It’s full of emotions and hormones, physical exertion and sleep deprivation, skill and mental preparation. But what happens after a doula goes home? How does a doula recuperate, nourish her soul and take care of herself…. It’s a skill that takes time and seasoned doulas are much better… Keep Reading
What to get your doula wife, girlfriend, friend, sister….. For Christmas
I started writing this post on August 25th 2015, 4 months before Christmas day, on a day that was 26 degrees celsius. I wanted to find the very best birthy items to add to this post so all of us birthy folks can get a new fun stocking stuffer. Doulas, Midwives and Childbirth Educators are… 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
A Postpartum Doula is more than a babysitter
As Postpartum Doulas, RMDS offers a lot of care that is typical to the job. Some examples are assisting with breastfeeding, offering education, companionship and nonjudgmental support, offering baby wearing and cloth diapering support, evidence-based information on infant feeding, infant soothing, emotional and physical recovery from birth and coping skills for new parents and making appropriate referrals… Keep Reading
Birth pool rentals
Ridge Meadows Doula Services now has an Aquaborn birth pool for our home birthing clients for only $175 additional to your doula fee. These pools are the highest quality inflatables available on the market and made from strong, durable eco-vinyl. With 6 handles it gives more position choices than ever before, and a white non-slip… Keep Reading