As you can tell by the title, this blog post will be dramatic. I have been a stay at home mom for 19 years. This past week I was FIRED!! At least it feels that way. My kids decided to grow up, leave the nest and live their own lives. How dare them!! They have
Birthing At Home
Watching a woman have a baby on TV these days can give false ideas about what birth actually can be. How does TV portray birth? Water breaks, woman starts screaming, frantically she is taken to the hospital, commercial break and then she’s holding her baby. So far NONE of my Doula clients have had a
Postpartum, Breastfeeding, Mothering
My first Birth Preparation 101 class went so well at Babies R Us, I held my first Postpartum, Breastfeeding, Mothering class the following week!! The first time moms were very tentative and ask some really great questions. It really makes me happy to see first time moms educating themselves about this soon to be new
How to Create a Birth Plan For You
Education is the key to achieving your ideal birthing experience! Even though there is no absolute in this universe, it really does make a huge difference if you are knowledgeable for your birthing experience. Whether you are birthing with an OB or a midwife and a Doula by your side, it is important to have
Your Body, Your Birth, Your Baby
Did you know that your body was created to birth your baby? The female body was created to accomplish extraordinary tasks during labor and birth. It is oh too common this day and age to just go to the hospital and have a baby due to what we see on TV. TV shows give a
Perineum Battle Cries
As a birth Doula, I have noticed that each and every birthing mother handles her labor/birth in her own and unique way. Some are calm, determined and just breathe; others have great control with wonderful voice expression and some really find their rhythm and rock their baby out. No matter what is said or not
Serenity Life Doula Care
I specialize in natural birth and I am well experienced in a variety of Doula care for birthing, newly made and parenting families. Please feel free to call, text or email for additional information. We will start with a FREE meet and greet to discuss how I can help you. Serenity Life Doula Care Services:
The First Hour Undistrubed
Here he comes into your arms, covered in vernix and taking his first few breaths, the moment you have worked so hard for and waited for since you found out you were pregnant. The great release and feeling of your baby from your womb to your chest is almost overwhelming. What do you do next?
Effective Laboring Positions
The most effective laboring positions for giving birth are the ones that help baby descend through the birth canal the easiest and quickest. There are positions that make the contractions more painful or less painful; some positions add unnecessary pressure others relieve pressure. Working with your partner and birth Doula can help you find the
Baby’s Birthing Position
Recently as a birth Doula I have noticed that the baby’s position is not ideal for birth, such as transverse (lying sideways in uterus), breech (babys bottom is down) or being posterior (baby facing forward). This isn’t the case for all babies, but it does seem baby’s position is not ideal for delivery and labor