Let's start with the difference between a doula and a midwife.
Let's start with the difference between a doula and a midwife.
People in every position probably have a list of things they need to survive in their field. Teachers rely on coffee and the infamous red pen; accountants definitely need calculators…
When it comes to labor and birth, sometimes you get more when you know what to ask for. As an L&D nurse, it is my job to ensure that a woman is informed, empowered and autonomous throughout her…
How did I actually get here?
No small group will be perfect, but having an intentional direction with some of these ideas in place would have kept the group from trying to top each others stories and been more welcoming, trusting, and engaging—the goal of any small group who has a like purpose.
BJ Miller writes that death won’t always be consumed with sadness if caregivers and patients have a few crucial conversations along the way.
When it comes to labor and birth, sometimes you get more when you know what to ask for. As an L&D nurse, it is my job to ensure that a woman is informed, empowered and autonomous throughout her…
Providing your baby breast milk any way you can is an awesome feeling. For those moms that work outside of the home or breastfeeding didn’t work out, pumping is a viable option to give your
Maybe you’re wondering if you too would like to work in the birth community but don’t yet know any birth professionals in your local area to connect with and learn more. If you’re already sure you’re ready to dive in, how to start then? Where? Read on to learn a member’s tips on finding a doula pro
To all of the mamas-to-be I interact with, More often than not, I don’t ask because I do care. Now let me explain. When I was pregnant for the first […]
Alright, I know that to some, the concept of creative visualization may seem far-fetched. Trust me, I thought so, too. I probably sounded something like Charlie in Breaking Dawn when Bella tells him to picture her healthy, to which he says sardonically, “You want me to visualize?” Yeah, that was me. Skeptical. I’d heard people talk about visualization before, and initially thought the whole idea sounded a little hokey. Then, I started working on Once Broken. Easily the biggest creative project I’ve ever tackled, the task was overwhelming in the beginning. But I took a step back and tried focusing on the end goal. What was an abstract idea began to take shape, and then I realized what I was doing . . . I had clumsily stumbled into using that hokey technique. So, I put it to work. I visualized my overall goal: Finish the book. Easy enough, right? Then, I started to give my goal more detail: How I wanted to publish, how I wanted it to look, how I would feel when this monumental task was finished. On the days when I felt like I’d never be finished or when I just didn’t feel like writing, I’d whip out this handy little mental picture and keep plugging away. Here’s why I think it works (at least why it did for me) . . . Picturing your ultimate target and giving it life is a huge positive in a sea of negative. You feel like you’ll never finish – or worse – maybe people will hate it when you do. Visualization is a positive activity that helps overcome those obstacles. Is visualization the key to success? No way. There’s also hard work, blood, sweat, tears, and many glasses of wine. But visualization is a useful tool to have in your arsenal. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go visualize making it onto the bestseller lists . . .
I barely knew anyone who'd had a miscarriage... until I experienced my own.
Having trouble breastfeeding? Sore nipples, constant nursing and fussy babies can make you wish you opted for formula instead! Read on to discover how to increase your breastmilk production naturally.
Ten years ago, I began working as a maternal health advocate to draw attention to the millions of mothers and newborns who die each year during pregnancy and childbirth. I started my advocacy efforts as a Goodwill Ambassador for the World Health Organization and later l launched the Liya Kebede Foundation for mothers. Our mission is to back maternal health awareness, education and training initiatives so that more women can access quality maternity care.
When it comes to labor and birth, sometimes you get more when you know what to ask for. As an L&D nurse, it is my job to ensure that a woman is informed, empowered and autonomous throughout her…
