We have all heard this statement. Heck, we’ve all said this statement. I remember hearing author, John Ortberg give a talk about this very thing, and it had a huge impact on our parenting. When kids say this, a parent’s first response is to begin suggesting things to do. Those things are most often met … Continue reading Parenting Tip – I’m Bored
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During the birth planning session, I often hear from clients about their desire to be able to move around during labor. A common fear about hospital births is the potential to be confined to the bed. Most women don't feel empowered if they are told to stay put, especially when they are uncomfortable or in … Continue reading Ambulation During Labor — is it Really That Big of a Deal??
We are born with emotions. What we are not born with is the language to describe those emotions. Emotions are not “good” or “bad.” They just are. Of course some emotions feel better than others but (if you’ll remember from the movie Inside Out) they are all important to our well-being. From the moment your … Continue reading Parenting Tip – How Are You Feeling?
When your children are infants, the days can seem long and there can be seasons that seem to never end. But everyone who has gone through those days will tell you, they do go quickly, so every chance you can, engage with your children. My son has always been a questioner. He loves to ask … Continue reading Parenting Tip – Guess What I Learned About Elephants!
One of the most frequently asked questions about doulas is, "I'm getting an epidural, so why would I need a doula?" That's a great question, and here are several things to keep in mind about why a doula is always a great member to have on your birth team. Informational Support Your doula is an … Continue reading Epidural OR Doula? NOPE! Epidural AND Doula!
When I think about raising my children and letting them go, I use the image of silly putty. What? Okay hang with me. If you roll silly putty into a short, thick log and then quickly try to pull it apart, it’s really hard to do and it snaps pretty sharply. It leaves a pretty … Continue reading Parenting Tip – Silly Putty
My husband and I recently “concluded” our parenting career as we sent our daughter off to college to join her older brother. We obviously will continue to be their father and mother, but in a very different role. They are adults now and we are friends. So I find myself in a reflective state of mind … Continue reading Parenting Tips
I came across a great article about bonding with baby and how many women do not feel this immediate bond. The article talked about how the initial bonding period might be interrupted during the birth process and the first few weeks postpartum. It reassured women that they can talk about those feelings (or lack thereof) … Continue reading Not Bonding With Baby
Recently this question was posed: use one word to describe what your clients get when they hire you Of course, there are many words I could choose, but the first one that came to mind was SUPPORT As a doula, this support takes many forms. You can read about what that support looks like during labor … Continue reading One Word
I recently heard a pastor give a talk about uncharted waters and some tools we could have to help get us through those tough times. I was inspired to think about this from the perspective of pregnancy and parenting since those days are indeed uncharted. Being in the sea in an unknown area, can be … Continue reading Uncharted Waters
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