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10 Ways to Avoid an Unnecessary Cesarean
By: doula on: Jan 18,2010 In: Choices we Make, Evidence Based Maternity Care, Induction of Labor, VBAC, doula, great birth videos, natural childbirthI’m currently prepping for tonight’s Childbirth Ed class on Variations and Complications in labor. We talk about many of the situations couples encounter in the few weeks before and during labor, and we spend a lot of time discussing their options in each of these situations.
Some of these situations we cover are not necessarily dangerous [...]
Recently the organization called Birth Matters Virginia sponsored a video contest highlighting natural childbirth. All of the entries can be found on You Tube by searching for the keywords “Birth Matters Virginia.” You can also find links to many of the entries here. I think they are a fabulous resource for all women, especially women [...]
One choice we make: Where do we give birth?
By: doula on: Apr 22,2009 In: great birth videos, home birth, natural childbirthIn the U.S. it is generally assumed that women will give birth in a hospital setting. However, this is not mandated, it is not required, it is actually a choice we make. We do have available to us alternative birthing centers (ABC’s), and home births here in the U.S. growing numbers of women are exploring [...]
Lori Swain CD(DONA), AAHCC
Doula
Natural Childbirth Educator
NW suburbs of Chicago
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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