Posts Tagged ‘childbirth’
A letter to moms who are mourning their births
Dear Momma, I know you just had a baby and I know it didn’t go the way you wanted. You felt like something happened TO you instead of feeling like an integral part of the process. That must have felt awful. Especially since you and your baby came out the other side perfectly healthy. I’m…
Read MoreExciting News: I’m Going to Be a Childbirth Educator!
Happy Friday! And sorry for being so MIA on the blogging front recently. January was a LONG month, and I felt like I had a lot of things going on including today’s exciting announcement- I’m training to become a childbirth education (CBE)! As soon as I became a doula, I started thinking of other things…
Read MoreWhy I don’t believe in birth plans *insert gasp here*
There I said it. I don’t believe in birth plans. “What?! You’re a doula who doesn’t believe in birth plans? Who are you?!” I know, I know, it’s unconventional and certainly not normal to hear a doula say that, but let me explain a bit first. I promise you’ll understand a bit better once I’m…
Read MoreWhat to Expect if You’re Expecting at: Alta Bates in Berkeley
Fall is in full swing, and our practice is as busy as ever as we head into the holiday season. One question we’re asked often during initial consultations, and also throughout our clients’ pregnancies, are policies and procedures at the hospitals they’re planning to give birth at. To help those who may have some questions,…
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