If you’ve been researching doulas and what they can offer during childbirth, you’ve probably read something like the following on a thousand websites: “Doulas offer resources and education during prenatal and postpartum visits, provide emotional and physical support as comfort measures during birth,and advocate for your birth choices” But what does a doula do during […]
Wrens birth was fast and furious! It was New Year’s eve and also the eve of a super moon. I watched the huge glowing orb rise up from behind snowy mountain tops and prayed that the pull of this great moon would bring baby sparrow into the world. We had been waiting with bated breath […]
“I’m sharing this story to create more awareness around how being an active decision maker in your pregnancy, birth and postpartum period greatly influences your ability to have a positive experience through each of these stages.” ~ Jen Reddish Birthing On My Own Terms: Some background: After a lot of research and changing of plans, […]
Breech birth, a variation of normal human birth that occurs in 3-4% of births, is something that has become a bit of a lost “art”, if you can call it that. There was a period of time where, based on a study that has long since been debated (the Term Breech Trial), it was thought […]
Next WISE WOMAN BIRTH DOULA Training begins: Saturday October 1st to Saturday December 12th, 2022 (12 Wednesdays) Time: 10:00am-12:30pm (PST) Training: An understanding of the normal physiology of childbirth Insight as to the challenges that come with unnecessary interference with the birth process Hands-on techniques for providing comfort to a birthing woman Practice (through role playing) […]
Have a gentle and informed birth with full-service birth support including home birth supplies, birth pool and prenatal preparation. If you view birth as a normal, physiological process and want the support and coaching from some of Vancouver’s best-trained doulas and educators, book your free initial consultation to discuss our services. Book with us early! While we occasionally […]
Welcoming a newborn with umbilical cord-burning Photo: Apple Blossom Families It’s common practice in our culture to have the partner cut the umbilical cord, playing a symbolic role in the birth by facilitating the final step in separating the baby from the placenta and welcoming him or her into the world as a new life, […]
I don’t mean the “C” word you’re probably thinking of. For me, the dreaded “C” stands for the first word in “Cervical Exam”. I’m going to be completely honest and opinionated about this. I really dislike cervical exams during birth. Watching a birthing woman get out of her rhythm and onto her back so her health […]
Broaden your perspective and challenge assumptions you may have about your client base Learn how to modify your language to ensure you are being inclusive in your practice Understand terminology and context Basic tools and tips on a more inclusive birth practice Confidently and respectfully provide care and services to the LGBTQ2I community This workshop […]
Hello everyone, here is Jessica’s memorial video. We had a beautiful memorial for Jessica, and I would like to thank everyone who came out and joined us online and especially those who joined us in person. Jessica wanted a bright, joyous, remembrance, (instead of the typical dark, sad, and somber ones) and she definitely got […]
Did you know midwives used to be the primary abortion providers in the communities as well as the birth attendants? In fact, when the American Medical Association decided they wanted to expand their business to include childbirth, part of their public smear campaign against midwives was that they were somehow bad or unethical because they […]
Photo: www.facebook.com/groups/VancouverBirthRally There has been increasing awareness lately about childbirth-related PTSD. The National Post published an article on Sept 27th called “Childbirth can be as stressful as war“. This article refers to a study that indicated 1 in 13 women experience PTSD after childbirth. This number is way too high, and is a big part […]
2023 Course One: Saturday Mornings Jan 7th to March 25, 2023 10:00am-12:30pm (pacific) 2023 Course Two: Wednesday Evenings April 5th to June 21st, 2023 7:00pm-9:30pm (pacific) 2023 Course Three: Saturday Mornings (pacific) September 9th to November 25th, 2023 10:00am to 12:30pm (pacific) POSTPARTUM Doula Training 2023: 2023 Course One: Wednesday Evenings Feb 15th to March […]
Ashley & Jackson on their first walk Jessica was our Doula for the recent birth of our son Jackson and I can’t convey in words how valuable it was to have her as part of my birthing team, (I actually felt like she was my birthing team). I was not going to have a Doula […]
