I first heard this term during my doula training with ProDoula. I instantly thought it was a beautiful way to describe what we were learning to do. I came across a good article about what it means to hold space for another person. As I read it, I thought about times that I had held … Continue reading Holding Space
Category: Postpartum
I recently posted something I read about the 9 instinctive stages of baby's first hour. Here is another good article about some of the benefits of protecting that first hour of your baby's life. Click here to read the article.
It is interesting to me to think of ourselves as mammals. Yes we all know we are part of the animal kingdom, but we don't often think about the instincts we still have. During the first hour of a baby's life skin to skin contact is very important. There are 9 instinctive stages that he … Continue reading 9 Instinctive Stages – Baby’s First Hour
A wedding is to a marriage, as a birth is to postpartum. Think about how many hours go into planning a wedding. The venue is booked a year in advance, the dress is ordered and made, and the flowers and cake are ordered. Often though, not much time is spent on talking about how you … Continue reading Planning for Postpartum
Mothers are some of the strongest people I have ever met. And they can be incredibly fierce when it comes to their children. The term “mama bear” brings to mind an animal who is willing to do anything to protect her cubs. But just as we need to handle a newborn with care, we need … Continue reading Handle With Care
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