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birth doula for birthing athletes

  • Krisha Crosley
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Why I Needed an Olympic Doula

As I sit here watching the Summer Olympics, I wonder how many of these athletes could benefit from a Doula? These athletes are trained to peak at their most gifted, innate athletic ability during this special opportunity.  Looking back on it, I know I would have benefited from a Doula just trying out for the

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  • Krisha Crosley
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8 Common Causes for IUGR

What is IUGR? Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is diagnosed when a baby appears smaller than expected, specifically if an ultrasound indicates the baby’s weight has dropped below 10% for their gestational age. As a birth Doula, I have helped 20 couples bring their little ones earth side.  Within those 20 births, I had my first

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  • Krisha Crosley
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6 Benefits to Bengkung Belly Binding Postpartum

Bengkung means a strip of cloth in the Indonesia language. Bengkung Belly Binding is a traditional Indonesian treatment of tightly wrapping a long strip of cloth, Stagan, around a woman’s middle section. Bengkung works by twisting and weaving the strip of cloth tightly around a woman’s middle section and thighs so her muscles remain engaged

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  • Krisha Crosley
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5 Ways To Avoid A Traumatic Birth Experience

  I am pretty sure no pregnant momma wishes to have a traumatic birth experience.  I have heard my fair share of traumatic birth stories through my life, I really wish a traumatic birth experience on no one.  ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) states the cesarean rate for the United States is 35.2% and the mother/infant

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Mar 28 2016
  • Krisha Crosley
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7 Pros to an Athlete’s Birthing Experience

I have been an athlete for as long as I can remember.  I started out in sports in my single digits years with cross country running and softball.  In junior high, I added volleyball, basketball and track.  By high school my parents had me narrow it down to 1 sport because they did have 2

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