The Holistic Stages of Labor by Whapio Diane Bartlett
I like to share this resource with people who are curious about the spiritual/transformative/altered state aspect of their births. The author, Whapio, is a traditional midwife and writer and is considered a bit of a legend in the holistic birth community.
A doula’s guide to Induction: Part 3
In this final part of my 3 part induction series, I share all my best tips and tricks for making your induction a smooth, autonomous, and positive experience.
A doula’s guide to Induction: Part 2
How are inductions done? What to expect and plan for when you’re heading in for an induction of labor. This is Part 2 of a 3 part series.
A doula’s guide to Induction: Part 1
Don’t turn up for an induction unprepared - what is induction, and how to decide if it’s right for you? This is Part 1 of a 3 part series.
Dilation, and why it actually means very little
Dilation is the word that everyone’s saying - but there’s so much more to labor.
The 5 Requirements for Birth
Everyone planning for a birth makes a list of what to pack for the hospital, right? What I think is equally, if not more important, is the list of 5 requirements for birth.
Writing your Birth Plan: The importance of language
Birth plans can be so overwhelming. What should they include? How long should it be? Are they just going to make the nurses roll their eyes and sigh? Do you even need one?
Use your BRAIN
I’m not trying to be rude! But it’s so important to use your BRAIN when making big decisions during pregnancy and birth.
Labor: it’s all in your head
Labor is surrender, letting go of control, and acceptance of the unknown. Can your brain switch off?
Recommended Reading
Wondering what is worth reading out of the mountain of pregnancy books around? Here are the books I recommend over and over to my clients.
Prodromal Labor
AKA: False labor - and I'm going to tell you right now, there is nothing false about it!
What does a birth doula do?
Many people, from those expecting a baby to those who are merely curious, ask me the big question: what is it exactly that a doula does?