Doula & Postpartum Support
These are some of my favorite items!! As you start researching and gathering tools to create the birth you want, consider some of my favorites. This gem is the one book that truly inspired me to create the natural birth I truly desired. Or Birth …
Are you searching for the right birth care provider? Are the recommendations from your friends not working out? What kind of birth are you hoping for? One of the biggest and most empowering steps in your pregnancy and birthing journey, is hiring the right care …
“Giving birth is a transformation and it doesn’t matter whether you’ve had eight babies before. It’s still a transformation the next time you have another baby, because you are no longer the same woman you were before you had that baby.” – Penny Handford
“I’ll wing it!”
” My doctor will tell me what to do.”
“I hired my doctor and he will help me.”
“I don’t have time to plan.”
“Woman do this all the time, why plan?”
“I’ve already done this, why do I need to plan the next one?”
So, why plan for your birth? Have you ever raced in a 5K or marathon, taken a very important exam, or had a public speaking opportunity? Remember the time, energy, and prep you put into these events. Planning your birth is just as essential and important. This will be your road map! You will gain confidence in yourself, your choices, and the birth that you truly desire. Take this moment to ponder what kind of experience you are hoping for.
This is the big picture and strategy for how you see your labor, birth, and postpartum unfolding. This document is thought out, typed, and given to you medical birthing team. You can share your preferences on pain management, postpartum care, and newborn procedures. Here is a quick reference to some of the other items you might want to add to your birth plan!
Quick Steps to Creating a plan the NURSES will read!
Examples of Birth Plans
Do you need help talking this through and having is ready for your next doctors appointment? Schedule a QUICK free 15 minute visit with Jen. Planning gave me direction, confidence, a voice, and a clear picture of this significant moment in my life.
“Women, don’t ever apologize for your behavior or choices during birth. When you OWN your experience and take pride in your journey, you help other women do the same thing. No matter how you did it, you just brought a human being into the world! The world should be kneeling at your feet.” — Lauralyn Curtis
“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers–strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” –Barbara Katz Rothman I remember when I was pregnant with my first baby! I was so excited, nervous, anxious of the unknown, …
YES!!! Covid has done a number on many areas of our life and the economy, but I’m here to say, it DOES not need to interfere with how woman have babies! Birth is such a natural and beautiful part of life. Let me show you …
Today I was at my local community swimming pool. The neighboring group had a small newborn baby. She was the cutest little thing, BUT she just could not stop crying. I immediately thought-should I go hold her, maybe the mother is tired, maybe she is hungry, dirty diaper…the list goes on. Maybe you are like this baby, crying out for help!
“Am I ready for this next birth?”
“I have so many fears, I don’t know where to begin!”
“I want something better then last birth.”
“This is my first baby-HELP!”
“Can I really handle the pain?”
Have you been scouring the internet to feel ready, prepared, even excited for your dream birth??
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What is a Doula? The doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. Their purpose is to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering …