Doula
Inspiration for Labour
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Warrior Birth
“Next time I’m just booking a cesarean.”
“My first birth was so traumatic – I want drugs the moment I start labour.”
“I can’t walk through the door of a hospital again.”
“I think we’d better adopt our second child.”
To all the women who say these words…
Please know that it wasn’t your fault. Read more
Breastfeeding with Instinct
“Take no advice.. follow your own instincts.. use your own reason, to come to your own conclusions” – Virginia Woolf.
This week is shaping up to be “postpartum visit week.” Lots of wee boys (and their tired mums) to visit. I’ve also heard from clients whose babies range in age from three to eight months. Read more
Induction Concerns
Here’s a little excerpt from an article by Dr. Michel Odent, noted French obstetrician. “According to traditional wisdom in rural France, a baby in the womb should be compared to fruit on the tree. Not all the fruit on the same tree is ripe at the same time. A fruit that has been picked before it is ripe will never be fit to eat and will quickly go bad. It is the same with a baby. Read more
The Inner Journey of Pregnancy
by Doula Jacquie Munro. During a client’s first pregnancy, I’m continually trying to think of the best way to help her prepare for this life-changing event. Over the months, we certainly talk on the phone about her physical changes. But her emotional changes, her expectations, values and priorities are of even greater importance. Often, a woman’s inner wisdom is at odds with the societal standard, and my job is to help strengthen her confidence. Read more
