For those of you who don't know, I had two home births. They were made possible by a wonderful, experienced midwife. Sometimes I feel like a leaf in a stream floating along. You just never know which way the current will go and who you may bump into that changes your life. I found my midwife by a blessing and she just happened to be the most amazing person. She had the exact … [Read more...] about On Becoming A Midwife: A Personal Journey
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Is A Maternity Care Center Right For You?
If you just found out you are pregnant, you are probably full of joy and full of anxiety all at the same time. You have a little blessing growing in your belly and you know you need to begin to prepare for your baby's birth. The whole process of pregnancy and childbirth does a great job of preparing you to be a parent. For many, the first question is, "Where is the best place … [Read more...] about Is A Maternity Care Center Right For You?
What Is A Doula And What Are The Benefits
I think that every mama needs to feel supported in her birth and her individual preferences should be respected. I chose home births with a qualified midwife. Others prefer hospital births with a double to help. A birth doula is trained to offer you the best support during childbirth by knowing what to suggest and making sure your desires are being attended to. Today, I am … [Read more...] about What Is A Doula And What Are The Benefits