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.
Pushing side lying OR, how to turn a squat on its side!
Amy might look slightly awkward here, but this pushing position in bed is one of the best I’ve found. Let’s break it down. If you look at this image sideways, you can see that Amy is actually squatting. Brilliant, I say! As we know, squats can open the pelvis 1 – 2 cm to make […]
Rock Your Labor with these Birth Ball Pro-Tips
One of my favorite tools for labor comfort is the birthing ball (i.e. exercise or yoga ball). Most of the time, we envision sitting on the ball during labor. Sitting is comfortable and lovely. However, the ball is one of the most versatile labor comfort tools out there. So, let’s explore two of the most […]
Babywearing to make shopping easier
This is a guest post written by certified babywearing expert, Laura McCarthy. Laura teaches our Babywearing 101 & 102 classes and does private, one-on-one work with expectant and new parents as well. ~Deena As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we often spend more time shopping. It may be grocery shopping for our holiday meals, purchasing gifts […]
Babywearing vs. Baby Gear: A thoughtful comparison
guest post by Laura McCarthy, Babywearing Guru Who knew having a tiny baby involves so much stuff? I attended a baby shower this past weekend and even having two young kids myself, was surprised by the amount of gadgets and gizmos the new family received for their soon-to-arrive baby. The mom and dad-to-be had to […]