Showing posts with label Videos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Videos. Show all posts
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Birth in the Squatting Position
Birth in the Squatting Position
GRAPHIC!
I saw this awesome video at my doula training. It is a must watch!!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
A VBAC story !
Dear Stephen,
When I met your mom and dad, the first thing I noticed was how much they loved each other and their 2 little ones, you and your brother. So when your mommy and I talked about her wanting to VBAC and their hopes for your birth, I knew everything would work out okay. A few days before your due date, contractions started and, they wouldn’t stop all day and night! Your mommy was exhausted but couldn’t sleep from all the excitement and energy knowing she’d soon meet you.
I went to your house that night, September 30th around 11pm. Since mommy had been contracting all day, we thought it might be a good idea to head to the hospital. When we arrived, mommy was coping very nicely with each contraction and so was disappointed to hear she was only 3 cm. But we all believed in her and most importantly, she believed in herself and you. Your strong mommy labored all night and again all day the next day. It was now October 1st and things were slowly but surely coming along. Mommy was pooped but kept on, using her body, breathe and voice to get through each surge. Your daddy stayed close by, holding her hand and reminding your mommy how beautiful and strong she was.
Finally around 3pm the midwife said you might be ready and that mommy could start pushing! I’ve never seen anyone so thrilled to start pushing! It was an emotional moment for your mommy. After all, she had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Mom had been concerned through that she might not be able to push because of how long and tiring the labor was but wow, could she push! She was very efficient and with all her strength and love, birthed you gently and beautifully, with your daddy whispering words of love and encouragement in her ear. What a magical moment. To see the looks on your mom and dad’s face was a true gift. The day you were born was a special day for your mom and dad. I was lucky enough to be there to witness all the joy and love in the room. Welcome to the world! You are loved.
And I have to share this awesome video of their cat meeting the baby:
When I met your mom and dad, the first thing I noticed was how much they loved each other and their 2 little ones, you and your brother. So when your mommy and I talked about her wanting to VBAC and their hopes for your birth, I knew everything would work out okay. A few days before your due date, contractions started and, they wouldn’t stop all day and night! Your mommy was exhausted but couldn’t sleep from all the excitement and energy knowing she’d soon meet you.
I went to your house that night, September 30th around 11pm. Since mommy had been contracting all day, we thought it might be a good idea to head to the hospital. When we arrived, mommy was coping very nicely with each contraction and so was disappointed to hear she was only 3 cm. But we all believed in her and most importantly, she believed in herself and you. Your strong mommy labored all night and again all day the next day. It was now October 1st and things were slowly but surely coming along. Mommy was pooped but kept on, using her body, breathe and voice to get through each surge. Your daddy stayed close by, holding her hand and reminding your mommy how beautiful and strong she was.
Finally around 3pm the midwife said you might be ready and that mommy could start pushing! I’ve never seen anyone so thrilled to start pushing! It was an emotional moment for your mommy. After all, she had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Mom had been concerned through that she might not be able to push because of how long and tiring the labor was but wow, could she push! She was very efficient and with all her strength and love, birthed you gently and beautifully, with your daddy whispering words of love and encouragement in her ear. What a magical moment. To see the looks on your mom and dad’s face was a true gift. The day you were born was a special day for your mom and dad. I was lucky enough to be there to witness all the joy and love in the room. Welcome to the world! You are loved.
And I have to share this awesome video of their cat meeting the baby:
Monday, April 18, 2011
Monday, December 27, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
How the Media Influences Us
Check out this article about how the media influences our perspective of birth
More and more articles about birth are being published which is good because like it or not, people listen to the media. Let's just hope they are telling the truth about birth. Because the truth is that BIRTH WORKS.
More and more articles about birth are being published which is good because like it or not, people listen to the media. Let's just hope they are telling the truth about birth. Because the truth is that BIRTH WORKS.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
"You go to the moon when you're at a birth"
I attended a Labor Doula workshop a couple days ago and one of the things the teacher, Judith Halek, said really stuck in my head. She said "You go to the moon when you're at a birth...if you don't know and feel that, you shouldn't be attending births." If only everyone who attends birth (moms, dads, sisters, OBs, midwives, nurses, doulas) could see it as this sacred life changing experience, maybe they would treat themselves, women, and babies with more compassion.
Part of my job as a doula is to teach both men and women about the miracle of childbirth so that they and their partners can achieve their goals for the birth of their baby with a supportive team by their side. It is possible to have a safe, happy, AND healthy birth!
A Joyful Birth Video
Part of my job as a doula is to teach both men and women about the miracle of childbirth so that they and their partners can achieve their goals for the birth of their baby with a supportive team by their side. It is possible to have a safe, happy, AND healthy birth!
A Joyful Birth Video
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
waterbirth
Many people ask me about waterbirth and what it's all about.
If you're interested check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ljdn8qRbIw
If you're interested check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ljdn8qRbIw
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The Business of Birthing
Click here to watch a video about the business birthing in the US. Sad but true.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" -Ghandi
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" -Ghandi
Monday, September 28, 2009
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