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Transition. . .
By: doula on: May 13,2010 In: Stages of Labor, comfort measures for labor, doula, labor supportIn the Childbirth class I teach we talk about transition. It can be one of the most intense parts of a woman’s labor. This is when her body works to open up her cervix that last stretch before being able to bear down and actively work with her body to push the baby out.
We [...]
To Push or not to Push. . .
By: doula on: Apr 5,2010 In: Choices we Make, Pushing, Stages of Labor, comfort measures for labor, informed consent, natural childbirthBy the time we get to second stage of labor (aka pushing) in the Childbirth Ed class I teach I have already stressed how important it is to move around in labor, listening to your body. When we get to second stage I get another opportunity to talk about how important changing positions, using gravity, [...]
So what’s in the doula bag? 20 Indespensible items for birth
By: doula on: Apr 14,2009 In: comfort measures for labor, doula, natural childbirthThe contents of my doula bag revealed!
Lori Swain CD(DONA), AAHCC
Doula
Natural Childbirth Educator
Salem, Oregon
I believe that birth is a natural, physiological, emotional, and spiritual process. The female body is designed to give birth. Women who are encouraged, supported, and informed can have incredible and empowering births.
Every woman is different, every birth is different, and every baby is different, however every woman and family deserves support, compassion, and flexibility during the journey of birth.
As a doula my role is to facilitate the natural process - giving the mother every opportunity to allow her birth to unfold. contact
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