Do Doulas Attend Hospital Births?
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 few reasons. Most women who hire [...]
I’m Officially A Birthing From Within Certified Doula!
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, since 2007 I have [...]
Doula Speed Dating – October 21st
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 Foods, 1415 [...]
My First Waterbirth
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 have [...]
Honda Element – The Perfect Doula Vehicle
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 [...]
The Huntress
This weekend I was at a fun festival hosted by Mom’s Time Out Tallahassee. MTO is an awesome group of local/mom owned businesses who have banned together to support all things local. On Saturday everyone set up in tents and prepared to sell their wares in the hot Florida weather. The lovely and talented Tallahassee Doula Co-Op attended as [...]
I Am Thankful For
I am thankful for women who hire doulas. I am thankful for having a toddler so that I can easily comfort a bewildered 2 year old that sees her mama in labor. I am thankful for knowing the right words to calm a laboring mama’s fears. I am thankful for an empty labor and delivery [...]
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