Archive for April, 2008
“The memory of pain recedes, the memory of triumph does not”
A wonderful, wonderful article on Ani DiFranco’s thoughts on birthing in America today from Venus Zine: http://www.venuszin e.com/articles/ art_and_culture/ call_and_ response/ 2624/Call_ _Response_ with_Ani_ DiFranco “I would definitely choose a homebirth again despite the fear mongering of this patriarchal society, which convinces women that they are incapable of having babies without the intervention of men [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Coffee and Women’s Health During Pregnancy
Did you know that caffeine: – Decreases a womans abillity to become pregnant? – Affect fetal development? -Interfers with mineral absorption? -Associated with irregular heart rate during pregnancy? – Affects breastfeeding babies? -Increases symptoms of PMS? -Increases breast pain and fybrocystic breasts in susceptible women? Removing or reducing your caffeine intake can GREATLY improve your [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Baylin’s Two!
Today my little man turned two! I used to think it was so cliche when people would say “Cherish every minute…because they grow up so fast”. (sigh) I am here to say that it is so very very true These past two years went by so fast. We had a wonderful birthday party for Baylin. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Getting the word out…on wheels!
My car magnet came today, along with my new business cards, shirt, and postcards. With all the marketing I have been doing and all the personalized products I have been ordering, the magnet is what I have been most excited about. Now I can advertise my doula services while driving around town! Some people may [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )What is a Doula?
The word “Nascita” is Italian for birth. A birth doula is a woman who is knowledgable and experienced in the birth process and provides continous emotional, physical, and informational support to a mother before, during and after childbirth. The word “doula” comes from ancient Greek, meaning “women’s servant”. Many studies have shown thata doula present [...]
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