Posts Tagged ‘doula’

• Does anyone really control childbirth?

  Date: 2010.07.15 | Category: In the news | Response: 0

  I came across this article, titled “Who controls Childbirth – mom-to-be or doc?” on MSNBC yesterday. It is certainly fascinating, and raises many questions about birth, today’s birthing environment, and what women can do to have the birth with the best possible outcomes for them and their babies. Here is what I think is wrong with the article, and with childbirth in the United States today. Read the rest of this entry »

• Q’s homebirth story

  Date: 2010.07.15 | Category: Homebirth | Response: 7

  This is the beautiful (but long!) birth story of baby Q, contributed by my friend K from CurlyHairdoIdeas. This birth story perfectly describes how women instinctively know what’s best for them. Here, K shares the story of her birth, and how she decided to have a homebith.

  

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• What is a doula?

  Date: 2010.07.11 | Category: Birth | Response: 3

  There are more and more birth doulas around, and if you live in the United States, the chances are that you will have a huge amount of choice if you are considering hiring a doula to attend your birth. But what exactly is a doula, and what do they do at your birth? Read the rest of this entry »

• Five ways to have a great hospital birth

  Date: 2010.07.10 | Category: Hospital Birth | Response: 3

  Whether you have a medical need to birth in a hospital, or you are choosing to have your baby in a hospital for personal or even insurance reasons, there are things you can do to ensure you will have the birth you want. Here are five ways to have a great hospital birth for natural-minded mamas.

  

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