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
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
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
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
Cross Trained
I have really enjoyed being a Doula so far!!! I have been trained by DONA and wanted to further my Doula education and techniques. I just recently trained with Birth Boot Camp Doulas (BBCD) and became certified!!! I feel like I am overall more educated in different areas of the birthing process, techniques and postpartum.
Cut, Stapled and Mended
I highly recommend this book! It is a really fast read and tells a wonderful, amazing story of how a momma desires and does what it takes to achieve her all natural vaginally birth after 2 caesarians. There was nothing she didn’t try to find her way to achieving her successful VBAC. As a birth
DONA Certification
I am now a Certified DONA (Doulas of North America) Birth Doula!!!!! It has truly been one of the best experiences of my life. I did my Doula training back in September of 2013 with an amazing instructor and a wonderful Doulas, whom became my friends and Doula sisters. We did an intense 4 days