Today's guest post is written by Betsy Schwartz, former postpartum doula and the creator of several online CEU courses for childbirth educators and doulas at Birth In The Know, LLC. I love these tips and hope you find them helpful. In recent months I have been reflecting on all that I have learned in my 25 years of postpartum doulaing. It’s time to pay it forward. I am sharing some of the tidbits I’ve learned throughout my journey. I’m calling these the Ten Secrets, and I have thrown in a couple of bonuses!! The most important thing to know is
If you’re a doula who is asked to have a table at a baby fair, here are some tips for getting the most out of the experience.
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A Facebook group that I am an Admin for has ‘Lives’ on pregnancy and birth topics every Monday evening (click HERE for details of the group!). Last Monday, Amelia Parkinson from Wonder Birthing and I spoke about the benefits of being active in labour and the best positions for birth. Th
Access to Tips for Doulas is available for just $30! You can checkout via paypal or use your credit card here: This website was created the week I began my doula certification (April 2011) and quic…
Tips on choosing a name for your doula business.
You’ve created your vision for your family life and business. You made a list of goals, and you’ve identified systems that can help with efficiency, time management, and overall household peace. Now it’s time to break down your systems and goals into smaller tasks and start implementation.
Doulas are professionally trained to assist expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy. Choosing the right Doula is Important for Every Parent During the Pregnancy. There are many aspirant candidates who have dreams about how great it
Refinery29 hears the benefits of being a Doula from Domino Kirk of Carriage House Doula.
This month's Brilliant Activities for Birth Educators idea is a bit on the creative side. Some people are crafty enough and have the skill and know-how to crochet and/or knit items that can be...
♥Welcome to Edyswonderland♥ -Pin pelvis newborn baby in the womb. Gift for midwife, doula.- This pin is the perfect gift for health care professionals, midwives and doulas, to give an original touch to a lanyard or just for those who love to give something special, original and unique. Handmade with shrink plastic and covered with resin. Caution: - This item is not suitable as a toy. - Please do not leave unattended with children CARE INSTRUCTIONS -Treat your pin with care. -Avoid contact with oil-based liquids, water, aerosol, perfumes, creams and oils as this may affect the quality of finish on your pieces. -Wipe with a damp cloth to clean. Each pin is carefully handmade with love and attention to detail. Please note that due to the handmade nature of our items, there may be slight variations in colour and size from the pictures shown. Colour: The actual colour may vary slightly from what you see on your screen. We do our best to accurately represent the colours, but different monitors and lighting conditions can affect how colours appear. Size: As each pin is crafted by hand, there may be minor differences in size. Rest assured, these variations contribute to the unique character of each piece. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask me! ♥ Follow me on instagram ♥ @edyswonderland ♥ Follow me on Facebook ♥ facebook.com/edyswonderland ♥ Thank you for visiting my shop♥
In the past couple of years “labor doula’s” have become a popular term! When I was pregnant I had heard of them; I even had a close friend who told me she was going to school to b…
Despite the fact that I am of half-Irish descent, I never knew much about St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland, until I had my own children. In fact, it was not until
Baby station Baby station refers to the relationship of the top of the baby's head or the presenting part to the level of the ischial spines. Baby station is measured by vaginal exams by your health care provider. Your doctor can feel two bony...
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The placenta is an organ which is responsible for nourishing and protecting a fetus during pregnancy. It is unique in that it is a temporary organ; it grows alongside the fetus during pregnancy, and then is expelled along with the fetus at birth.
Let your oxytocin flow. Printable Flashcards (10x10cm) to use with doula clients, during childbirth education classes or for any expectant families. Helping expectant families to explore, understand and use tools and techniques to help their natural oxytocin build up during labour and childbirth. Explore different images showing ideas, techniques and tools which help your natural oxytocin flow. I recommend to use these together with my "Help your oxyytocin flow" posters! Suitable for small and large groups, to work in a small group setting or as a couple to explore their options. Suitable for small and large groups as well as 1:1 settings. The file format is PDF and is suitable for professional printing. Copyright: Single user license. You are allowed to use these flashcards in print for your classes. You may also distribute them freely in printed format with your clients. Do NOT sell them as your own, or distribute them in any shape or form in a digital format. Do NOT share them to your colleagues or staff. This is a single user license! The file includes: 20 different images of ideas and techniques A total of 20 pages Image cards are 10 x 10cm I recommend that you laminate the activities to increase their durability and flexibility. You can then also use them with dry-wipe markers as well as clean them before/after use. *********************************************************************** I also offer workshops and mentoring for all birth worker and teachers. Especially for online learning, but also on how to use any of my products and activities. So, if you would like to explore any activities together, get in touch! Check out and book on one of my workshops!
Clients often misinterpret the residual symptoms of a vaginal exam for signs of labor starting on its own.
I wrote this in 2019, as my father was transitioning from this life. I work with such beautiful souls as an End of Life Doula , supporting them through this transition. But it is so often those who are in the witnessing and who have to deal with the grief afterwards who might need these soul words
