Birth Support
for families during the Childbearing Year
Tag: labor
West Virginia Doula
I thought I’d write a post about what it’s like to be a Doula in West Virginia, rural WV. Including my work as a student midwife attending homebirths as well, since the experience isn’t all that different. Today, for example, I’m sitting at my… Continue Reading “West Virginia Doula”
When Should I Hire A Doula?
When is the right time to hire a Doula? Ideally you will know fairly early in your pregnancy that you would like the support of a Doula for your birth. The earlier you decide the more choices you’ll have. Not only do you want… Continue Reading “When Should I Hire A Doula?”
A New Path
“The Midwives Model of Care includes: monitoring the physical, psychological and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle. providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support.” (from the Midwives Alliance… Continue Reading “A New Path”
Why do I doula?
Someone asked me why I did this. Did I love babies? Did I just love people? The honest answer is neither. What I love is birth. When I gave birth to my son, I felt like I was let in on the best kept… Continue Reading “Why do I doula?”
Week 30 - Beyond the Boob
