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  • (y)our Tribe
    • Pregnancy | Birth Doula >
      • Meet The Doulas >
        • Juliea Paige
        • Danielle Haik
      • About Birth Doulas >
        • What Is A Doula?
        • The Difference Between Doulas & Midwives
        • Cost/Benefit Analysis
        • Advice For Dads
  • Services
    • Birth Mapping
    • Mother Baby Blessing Ways
    • Traditional Birth Doula
    • Just Pregnancy Doula
    • As Needed Doula Insurance
    • Emergency Birth Doula
    • Postpartum Services
    • Baby Ceremonies
    • Birth Journey Photography
    • Henna
  • Info
    • Blog >
      • Blog {The Original}
    • Handouts
  • Resources
  • So, You Want To Be A Doula?
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Breastfeeding In The Fourth Trimester

12/15/2014

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Let's talk about something not a lot of people talk about before you have the baby - and a lot of this you honestly wouldn't understand or believe until you were knee deep in it anyways. The "4th Trimester". 

The continuation of the pregnancy you did not quite expect, but, equally important to the nourishment and development of your baby. Instead of nurturing your baby from the inside of your body, you are now nourishing them from the outside with your touch and your breast milk. Your baby needs your body as much as he or she did during your pregnancy, if not more! They need to be close to you and they depend on you and your touch to help them learn and adapt to the outside world. It's a major adjustment period for all involved, and yes, sometimes it's tough - and you probably will cry. Just know - it's not just you. Almost every mother has been where you are in some form or another.

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What does a Birth Doula Do?

11/14/2014

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If birth was a mountain, Doulas would be the Sherpas. 

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A doulas role is one of primarily education and then support. Her job is to help clarify options so her clients can make well informed decisions regarding what kind of care and birth they want and then doulas will do whatever possible to help them achieve their goals.

No matter how many books you read, how much advice you get, how many childbirth prep classes you take - you and your partner will probably not retain a lot of the information you will need to put into practical use when the time comes. You are both going to be emotionally invested and possibly exhausted and in need of support. Hiring a doula helps ensure that you can both remain present with each other and in the journey rather than feel like you need to be navigating the birth field. Brains work better in birth when they can be on autopilot, and a good doula will help you get there.


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The Ancient Art of the Midwifery Model of Care

11/5/2014

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Birth in hospitals is quite new to us as a species. Up until it became the norm (which was really only about 100 years ago), almost every birth was attended by midwives or by other women. In other words, for all of time - until about 100-150 years ago, the wisdom of women, our bodies, and the wonderful midwives who helped along the way are how each and every one of us got here. 

Midwives are childbirth specialists. When you have a specific issue, you would see a specialist. You wouldn't go to a foot doctor if you had issues with your bladder...and If you don't want birth through surgery, you generally wouldn't need to get your prenatal care from a surgeon.


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