The University of Minnesota's school of public health released a study showing the benefit of a birth doula to women of low-income. The results to me are not surprising but could mean great changes in insurance coverage! You'll have to read this article, but the basic idea is that it may lead to Medicaid coverage of… Continue reading Exciting yet not surprizing study.
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The world of the Peanut ball
Last year I attended a hospital based birth where there was a Peanut Ball... I'd never seen these before, and it baffled me as to why one would be used, surely this oddly shaped ball couldn't be better or even remotely as useful as my own yoga ball... the shape seemed off, if you sat… Continue reading The world of the Peanut ball
Birth positions
Even though birth is my thing there are a few parts of it that the terms always leave me wondering 'what does that mean?'... One of those things is position. I've been through the classes with the teacher showing me the doll and the pelvic model and listing off the names of the different positions… Continue reading Birth positions
VBAC discussion with a doctor at a hospital with a VBAC ban.
I just had the privileged of reading an article written by vbacfacts.com and I'm just totally impressed, so I must share! The article can be found here. The author gives us access to an actual letter written by a doctor who delivers babies in a hospital with a VBAC ban. As a birth professional I'm… Continue reading VBAC discussion with a doctor at a hospital with a VBAC ban.
Killing Our Own
Recently I read an article written by a fellow doula that advocated the rights of women, which under the instance of birth I 'might' agree with. I certainly believe that people are being treated with very little respect in their birthing room in a lot (but not all) of hospitals. However I also believe the… Continue reading Killing Our Own
Getting your voice back
Another doula I know posted a picture and blog written by a woman who didn't enjoy her birth, or rather was forced to experience a birth that was less than ideal. Here are her words, I would like to encourage all women to find their words on matters like this. I only recently wrote a… Continue reading Getting your voice back
Childbirth Education
Your Cherished Birth is now offering childbirth education classes! This will be a four-week course, each class will be 1 to 1.5 hours long, and will cover a variety of things that should be helpful to new parents! Topics that will be covered include the basics of labor and delivery, pain coping methods, breastfeeding, nutrition,… Continue reading Childbirth Education
Michigan Doula Opens an Office of Her Own
Most doulas will practice out of their home, but I've had a secret desire to open an office where I could do more... I just honestly am no where near the reality of that desire... however there is a woman in Michigan doing just that! I'm so excited for her! Please read about her in… Continue reading Michigan Doula Opens an Office of Her Own
From a Midwife
I've always been fascinated by how life curves around me and leads me the way it does. I always knew I would deliver my children into the hands of a midwife, but never dreamed that perhaps one day I'd be midwife cradling a newborn babes head as it was entering the world. I'm not a… Continue reading From a Midwife
The wonders of the Placenta
Recently I was given the opportunity to take a tour of the placenta. I'm shocked at my own interest to be honest. When I delivered my first child I wanted nothing to do with the 'gross' parts of birth. It didn't bother me to have my baby put directly on my chest after he was born,… Continue reading The wonders of the Placenta
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