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Homebirth Stories – Eden’s Birth Part I (For another version of this story click here.)
Two nights before my due date, I was having contractions and they were coming close, but I knew it wasn’t labor. However, my whole pregnancy I had been worried that the midwife would not make it to my [...]
One of my many hats is that I am Co-President and creator of the Tallahassee Doula Co-Op. We are a group of doulas looking to make births in Tallahassee and surrounding areas more mom and baby friendly. In turn, we have formed lasting friendships and support each other in the [...]
For A Better Birth, Childbirth Preparation is a Must
I once heard an OB ask their patient if she had taken a childbirth class. Mama answered no, to which the OB said, “Oh, don’t worry, I’ll walk you through it.”
Yeah, that doesn’t ever happen. Maybe she’ll walk you through the pushing [...]
Well folks, I’m 21 weeks pregnant. The weeks are starting to fly by. Picture one of those day calendars you keep on your desk that have fun cartoons on them or whatever… and see the pages being torn off faster and faster and FASTER! That is exactly what feels like is happening. It’s a [...]
As a doula, do you mainly attend homebirths or do you go to hospital births as well?
I have had many people ask me the above question and I’m always a bit taken aback at the underlying assumption – doulas only attend homebirths. It’s shocking to me for a [...]
Last week I got an amazing email from Birthing From Within letting me know that I am officially a Birthing From Within Certified Doula. How cool is that?
At this juncture in my life, I’ve attended 30 births so it’s about dang time that I became a legit certified doula. Technically, [...]
Looking for a doula for your upcoming labor and delivery? Please come to the next Speed Dating event to learn more about doulas, how one would be helpful at your birth and to meet four doulas of the co-op all at once!
Time: Friday, October 21 · 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: Honeytree Natural [...]
I FINALLY attended a waterbirth!
I was at a birth this week (that’s one of the reasons why I’ve been MIA) and I’ll never forget it. I can’t believe it’s taken me four years to see a waterbirth. Waterbirths are pretty trendy, but when it comes down to pushing, all of the mothers I [...]
After a drunk driver totaled my parked car in May of this year, my hunt for my perfect vehicle began. I always had a soft spot for the Honda Element ever since my college marketing internship involved promoting the Element on campus. After test driving a few different cars, I bought a blue Honda Element [...]
Lindsey Morrow, along with her readers, rises from maiden to mother – one of the most profound and transformative journeys of life. She hopes to inspire women to be mindful in their experiences, revealing new questions and solutions each step of the way.
