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Deena is Interviewed for an iHeart Radio Podcast

February 28, 2019 By Deena Leave a Comment

Back in July, I was invited to be interviewed for a new podcast, The Parentcast, with Abby Krizner of 105.9 The X and Bill Crawford of WDVE. We spent an hour discussing pregnancy, childbirth, doulas, birth plans and more. You can subscribe and listen on iHeartRadio, iTunes, or Google Play. We also filmed it, so if you want […]

Filed Under: Doulas, Featured Home Page, Into the Light, Main Blog Page, Pregnancy Tagged With: Birth Plan, Childbirth, Doula, Labor, Lamaze, Podcasts, Pregnancy

The One Question You Should Never Ask a Doula

February 18, 2019 By Deena 2 Comments

Before hiring a doula, clients interview them. This is a time to get to know the doula, learn about the compliment of services offered and see if the doula is a good fit for the client. However, it happens fairly often that a client will as the one question they shouldn’t.

Filed Under: Doulas, Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Childbirth, Communication, Decision making, Doula, Expectations, Ideal Birth, Motherhood, Mothers

What actually goes on during a Doula consultation?

October 6, 2015 By Deena Leave a Comment

This is a guest post by our Shining Light Doula, Amanda Guntrum. Here at Shining Light, we want to get to know our potential clients; and more importantly give you a chance to get to know us!  This is essential.  How can you sign on with a doula without feeling that you got a chance […]

Filed Under: Doulas, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Doula, Guest Posts, Shining Light Doulas

The Practice of Mindfulness During Labor

August 24, 2015 By Deena Leave a Comment

This is a guest post by our doula, Amanda Guntrum.  If you have picked up a book on labor or attended a birth prep class, you probably have come across the term “mindfulness.” When I started studying for my doula certification I came across this term often, but having no background in meditation I merely […]

Filed Under: Doulas, Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Childbirth, Doula, Guest Posts, Labor, Mindfulness, Pain Management During Labor, Prenatal Yoga, Preparing for Labor, Shining Light Doulas

Breastfeeding Bliss… or not… well, not yet.

August 4, 2015 By Deena Leave a Comment

This is a guest post by our Shining Light Doula, Amanda Guntrum.  Breastfeeding – This is probably the part of motherhood that I am looking forward to the most. A simple Google image search of the word makes it look irresistible. Impeccably groomed young mothers cradling similarly well-groomed infants. The room is lit with soft lighting. […]

Filed Under: Doulas, Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Essentials Class, Breastmilk, Breastpump, Doula, Guest Posts, IBCLC, lactation consultant, Mother, Motherhood, Shining Light Doulas, World Breastfeeding Week

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