How to find a Midwife and Doula, in the pursuit of a more natural childbirth experiencePetra Ortiz
How to find a doula Organizations likeDONA International,CAPPA, and theNational Black Doulas Associationcan help you find a reputable doula near you through referral locators on their websites, and you can always ask your childbirth class instructor, midwife, OB, or family and friends for their ...
And if you think you’d like to have an all-natural birth, but find yourself in a lot of pain, don’t be afraid to ask for relief. You’re already a superhero. Breast Vs. Bottle Everyone has an opinion. This is especially true when it comes to getting ready for a baby, and ...
"I was32 weeks pregnantwith my first child when I thought, 'I should probably get a doula.' I was hoping to have anunmedicated birth, and I wanted to find a doula to support my husband in supporting me during labor. Knowing that labor can take a while, I also wanted to have someon...
She is a marine scientist from Italy who has lived abroad - in the UK and US - for more than 20 years. She trained as a doula to help other women giving birth in a foreign country. "We're called doulas - but really we're just providing emotional support at key stages i...
Other benefits of hiring a doula include: Higher breastfeeding success Higher maternal self esteem Lower blood pressure during labor Lower pain experienced overall The best way to find a Doula in your area is atdoulamatch.net. When interviewing for a Doula make sure you choose someone you feel...
How to Change Your Newborn’s Diaper If you’re a first-time parent, you may find it takes a few tries to get used to changing your newborn’s diaper. Following the above steps will help you get the hang of it. Just after your baby is born, your midwife,doula,or one of the nur...
magazine. It’s an image of a 20-week-old fetus, and it’s advertised as the world’s first glimpse of life inside the womb. I bought a copy of the issue off eBay and opened the issue to find a little editor’s note saying that the cover fetus was actually a...
We don’t force babies to turn. Many pregnant people can make room for their baby to turn by themselves. Read here for information to set your own plan Or, order the Helping ebook and get a simplified set of instructions: Helping Your Breech Baby Turn Find an Aware Practitioner for an ...
Find the middle of your wrap. Place the middle marker in front of your chest. Wrap both lengths around your back and over your shoulder. Lift straps above the head to adjust. Grab your baby. Wrap lengths around the baby's bottom and under each of the legs. Depending on the type of ...