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Orthodox Christian Pregnancy Book Recommendations for a Sacred Start to Motherhood
Pregnancy is more than a physical journey, it is also a deeply spiritual event. If you’re seeking not just information but spiritual grounding as you prepare to welcome your baby, you’re not alone. Over the years as a doula and Orthodox Christian, I’ve found myself returning to a few beloved titles—books that speak to the…
Introducing Matushka Olga Michael
Yesterday, after my husband had finished sharing information about end-of-life doulas at a senior center wellness fair, we were enjoying a rare lunch together and my phone pinged with a text message from an old college friend: “OCA synod of bishops just announced approval for the glorification of Blessed Olga of Alaska!!!” While this message…
Joy on the Feast of the Annunciation
I’m sorry you’ve heard so little from me lately! It’s been a busy season and now I am holed up in bed with Covid. It’s hard to be tired, but I am grateful I didn’t get it until now when it seems to be generally milder and we have treatments available. This will need to…
On Gratitude
As Americans prepare to set the table for Thanksgiving and I await the call from a client who might just have a Thanksgiving baby this week, my thoughts turn to the importance of gratitude in life, and particularly in birth. Our culture asks us to take a moment of gratitude this week, but what about…
2 Techniques to Stay Grounded in the Moment in Labor Infographic
Start practicing these grounding techniques now so that they will be familiar when you are in labor.
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,…
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…
