Doula
Guest Post by Susan Adamson, on Easing Anxiety
I received this note in my email this week and right away I sent a note to Susan, the founder of Mother Trees, asking if I could share it on my blog. Susan was willing to let me share it with you here and I hope you find this gentle reminder helpful for your days.…
Read MoreSix Things You Can do NOW to Reduce Stress in the Postpartum Period
Having a baby brings a lot of change and new learning. Change and learning something new can be very stressful. Most parents experience a brand new range of emotions in the days and weeks after welcoming a baby. Here are some simple steps you can take before your baby is born to help reduce the…
Read More5 Reasons to Hire a Doula
1. choice. The great thing about having a doula is that you get to choose who that person will be. This does not happen with a nurse or birth assistants that come in and introduce themselves when you are in the middle of your labor. It is a good idea to interview more than one…
Read More10 Questions That Will Spice Up Your Doula Interviews
1. What do you like the most about your job? 2. What experience do you have outside of formal doula training that contributes to your work. 3. Why did you become a doula? 4. What is one part of your job that you are bit good at, or could use some improvement? 5. How would…
Read MoreMy Doula Story (by Amity)
I attended my first labor when I was just 16 years old when my older sister gave birth to my niece on my birthday! I witnessed the power of birth that day. I also learned that it is not just about the birth of a baby. Birth is the beginning of a new family with…
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