My poor children. Discussion about the immune system is not a brand new, coronavirus-related topic for them. Since health is a HUGE passion of mine, they have to hear me talk about hand washing, virology, and immune-boosting year round!!! So, when talk of this new strain of coronavirus first started surfacing, we had just finished […]
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With COVID-19 regulations sweeping the world – and those regulations varying from state to state and even hospital to hospital – a lot of parents who have spent time planning and preparing for their birth are finding those plans turned upside down. If you find yourself without the support you expected, here is a quick
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What is CAPPA? “CAPPA is an international certification organization for Doulas, Childbirth Educators and Lactation Educators. Since our foundation in 1998, we have certified thousands of perinatal professionals. As one of the first and most comprehensive perinatal organizations in the world, CAPPA is respected for its longevity and its commitment to excellence. This excellence is
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This is a different type of post than I normally write. It is a gathering of research that I did for some of my students last summer on the topic of circumcision. So, none of the information below is in my words. It is simply a collection of quotes from sources including the American Urological
Circumcision – A Research Report. Read More »
(This article was originally written for the CAPPA newsletter and blog for birth professionals. However, the techniques I discuss here are useful for anyone who is wanting to do their own research regarding their health or their family’s health!) We are evidence-based doulas and educators! Our training and our practices are founded on the most
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5 affordable mini-courses for childbirth and beyond. Only $15-25 each! Learn from a doula and teacher with over a decade of experience. Start today! If you wish to register for all 5 mini-classes, you can save money by taking the full course instead. However, I know that a full course is not what everyone needs!
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Enter Your Labor & Birth With Confidence! Many say childbirth is strictly science. Others say is it more art than science. The truth is – you need both! Natural Abundance classes are taught by Laura Speece, CLD®, CCCE®, NLE who is trained and certified by CAPPA, a leading organization in the field of Childbirth Education.
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Get the Facts… So, you are ready to launch your birth career! But since you are smart & organized, you want to make sure you know what you are getting into before you start! Here are the steps, the timing and the associated fees ~~ all in one place so that you can be totally
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Is induction a good option for me? Not many moms decide early in pregnancy that they want to start their labor with an induction. Often, the ones that do haven’t yet learned about all of their options. While educating themselves and making a plan for labor and birth, most of the parents I work with
Is it possible to plan your birth? Does creating a birth plan lead to disappointment and feelings of failure if your birth doesn’t go the way you had intended? What happens if everything changes during labor? We all know that unexpected things happen in labor, right? And most people agree that “healthy mom, healthy baby”
Do I need a birth plan?? Do they work? How do I make one? Read More »
