When the contractions come and you’ve got a two-hour mountain drive to the hospital, who are you going to call?
The Side-lying Release can help labor progress, reduce pain, and calm a tense pregnant person using a “static stretch” to slightly enlarge and soften the pelvis.
Now that we have gone over what to do in early labor, you may wonder what's next. "How will I know once I'm in active labor?" and "What do I do once I'm
Are you currently expecting and dreaming of a natural birth? Wondering what all you should be doing to prepare your body for labor? Women that have natural births typically have shorter labors, higher rates of breastfeeding success, and a quicker postpartum recovery. Not to mention, there's less stress on your baby and the fact that natural birth
It's almost Baby #3 time & I researched ALL the websites - then I put it all into a FREE Essential Oils for Labor printable for you. You're welcome. :)
What are some pain meds during labor other than epidural? Natural childbirth is TOUGH, but you can do it with these alternatives for epidural
If you’re pregnant and want to do everything possible to help go into labour sooner, and have a faster, more enjoyable birthing experience, then this blog post is for you! I detail my Top Ten Tips for natural methods of induction.
Here's how to do acupressure during labor—solo or with a partner's help. Acupressure can help jump start labor, relieve pain, and strengthen contractions.
Simple, healthy recipes that'll get you through Whole30. These Whole30 lunches will keep you from a slip-up when you're out and about. Get the recipes here!
Last week, DONA International announced revised requirements and documentation for birth doula certification. “As we see changes in the maternity care environment and hear from our members on what they […]
Have you been hearing a lot about doulas lately and are a little curious as to what they are, why they are important, and why you might want one at your birth? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here I’ll go over the basics on everything “doula”.
Before I had my kids I didn’t really know what a doula was. I thought they were hippies that rubbed you with patchouli, whispered “you ARE mother earth” and jingled when you trampled them to get to an anesthesiologist. The truth is doulas are awesome. The best way I would describe them is like a birthing diplomat. They are there to make your birth better. They “get” what the medical pros are talking about, and they “get” what you are talking about because they’ve been with you throughout your
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A Facebook group that I am an Admin for has ‘Lives’ on pregnancy and birth topics every Monday evening (click HERE for details of the group!). Last Monday, Amelia Parkinson from Wonder Birthing and I spoke about the benefits of being active in labour and the best positions for birth. Th
Doulas can do a lot to help create a birth space that encourages the production of the laboring person's oxytocin to promote labor progress.
Your vagina is not a steel pipe! Just as Monistat exists to rid your body of a yeast infection, Mother Rising is here to dispel deep-seated and antiquated vaginal ideas. This article is part 3 of a 3 part series "Your Vagina is Not..." ...dispelling myths about our lady bits since 2010.
How to become a doula? It is actually pretty simple, enroll and get started. Here's everything you need to know about how to become a doula.
Whoever said you don't need a doula obviously never had a birth attended by a doula. Sure, they may have survived, but it would have been so much better if they had a doula.
Can you truly and fully support choice? Can you get behind someone’s ideals, rationale and beliefs 100%?
A birth doula is someone who offers emotional, physical and informational support to expecting parents during pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period.
