How to Pay for a Doula By Emily Manelius As a birth doula and postpartum doula, a question I hear all too often is: How will I afford a doula and why is it so expensive? First and foremost, doula care is incredibly personal for both the client and the doula. We are giving our […]
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Mother’s Blessing (Blessingway)
A Mother Blessing Ceremony By Amy Meilen, PT, CD(DONA) You, like most of us, have probably gone to or been the guest of honor at a traditional baby shower. They range in style and meaning for everyone, from the giving and receiving of baby-necessities, gag gifts, cake, baby-centered games (often eye-rolling), and the occasional opportunity to […]
Anna’s Henna-SarahKate Butterworth
When Anna came to me for henna to celebrate her first pregnancy, she was already a week past due. Her sister was visiting her and together they sat in my painting studio and laughed and laughed through each baby movement and told me the long story of her pregnancy, which was fascinating! She wanted full […]
Doulas for Partners
As a birth doula, a question that I frequently hear at a first interview from the birth partner is “I want to be my wife’s birth partner, why do we need a doula?” This is a great question, and I’m always confident in my reply! Doulas don’t replace partners. On the contrary, birth doulas want […]