Birth, Doula Support and Postpartum
These posts cover preparing for birth and the weeks after it: what a doula does, how partners can support labor, writing a birth plan, preparing for a homebirth or an unplanned cesarean birth, coping with pain in labor, breastfeeding and caring for a newborn.
All 11 articles
01"So, what IS a doula, anyway?"It's the number one question I get from friends, family, and pretty much anyone who asks me what it is I do.02The Partner's Guide to Labor SupportPregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women's health articles presented with practical context and clearly organized guidance.03National Cesarean Birth Awareness Month - Resources for Unplanned Cesarean BirthCesarean birth is birth, but it's not for everyone. Read on for resources for an unplanned Cesarean birth.04How to Write a Birth Plan Your Provider Wants to ReadTea makes everything more enjoyable...heat up the kettle and let's write this birth plan! Birth plan, birth preferences, wish list for birth...they go by many names!05Your Dream Team: Assembling a Support System for Pregnancy and BirthJust look at the Justice League, the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, or the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department!06Dear New Mama: Please Be Gentle With YourselfPregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women's health articles presented with practical context and clearly organized guidance.07Preparing for a Homebirth - With Alison Zingaro of A. Zingaro PhotographyThis post is the first in a series I'm doing about preparing for birth and postpartum.08World Breastfeeding Week 2018: Reflections on My ExperienceWarning, if you're pregnant - and especially if this is your first baby: this gives a fairly honest portrayal of my postpartum experience - mine, not everyone's.09You Cannot Spoil a Newborn!My daughter and I were at Target (as usual) and as we were wandering through the toddler clothes, we heard the unmistakable cry of a brand new baby.10How I Chose the Name Paper Crane Birth ServicesI don’t think I’ve ever talked in-depth about why I chose the name “Paper Crane Birth Services” for my business.11PAIN IN CHILDBIRTH SERIES: Pain Threshold vs. Pain Tolerance #BITESIZEDBIRTHCLASSIt’s time for #BiteSizedBirthClass, where each week I give you a little taste of the topics I cover in my childbirth education series.