Tag: doula support
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Non-Medical Pain Management Tips for Labor Infographic
These are just a few of the ways your doula can work with you to help manage pain in labor.
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5 myths about Cesarean births, and how your doula can help you
Did you know that in 2020, 31.8% of all births in the United States were Cesarean births? Whether you choose to have a scheduled Cesarean or a Cesarean is recommended after you have been in labor for some time, it is worth learning about this procedure ahead of time, and how the support of a…
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Addressing some questions frequently asked about VBAC (and any) labor and birth
Some of the questions I get asked most frequently by clients preparing for a VBAC are the same as the questions before a first-time birth: How can I handle the pain of labor? Which interventions should I accept, and what are the pros and cons of the interventions I might be offered? How will I…
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Considering a VBAC? I’ve got your (V)back!
Lately, I have had an increasing number of clients looking for support with a vaginal birth after Caesarean (VBAC). I love working with clients in this situation! Here are some things to consider when deciding how you want to give birth following a Caesarean, and how to prepare for the experience. Ok, first of all,…
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Spirituality of Birth – Kyrie Eleison
Bringing a new life into the world is, for many, full of spiritual meaning. Focusing on the sacred helps families going through labor to “get out of their head” and attune to the reality of what is happening. What practices will help you to draw on your own spirituality in birth? Why is spirituality so…