(If you prefer video, click here for access to our free webinar on this topic.) With ever-changing COVID restrictions, birth businesses are struggling. We can’t work the way we used to. The whole way we interact with society is in flux. But is the shifting cultural climate the only thing that’s holding us back?? Or […]
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I know… There are a MILLION doula and childbirth ed training organizations out there! So, how do you know which is the best fit for you?? My Labor Doula and Childbirth Educator trainings are through an organization called CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association). I chose them, because there are so many benefits that just
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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 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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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”
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“My husband is going to act as my doula. What book should he read to prepare for that?” “The doctor diagnosed this, but I’m not sure he’s right. What do you think? Would you guys take this medicine?” “I don’t need to have a degree to know how to read a medical study. Anybody can
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We use music for many purposes: to celebrate, to grieve, to lift our mood, energize us, calm us down, even to create camaraderie and shared experience. Music has the ability to affect nearly every part of the brain. It stimulates the emotions in the amygdala. When we move to the music, it stimulates the motor
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