When I set out to write a blog post for the birthwork community, I knew I wanted to make it about one of my own core values in the care I aim to provide for my postpartum clients. But, I also wanted to make it relevant to the times and to the larger community, […]
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Five Essentials for Postpartum Healing – Katie Braswell
It’s no secret that the path to postpartum healing can be long and arduous. The time after birth should be observed as a sacred bonding time between mom and baby. This is a time for deep care and rest for the new mother, given that you just spent the last several months growing […]
When Should I See a Chiropractor in Pregnancy?
My back hurts. O my! This groin pain is barely manageable. I can’t handle this sciatica but everyone says it’s normal during pregnancy to experience this. Does any of this sound familiar? Aches and pains are not a normal part of the pregnancy experience, but unfortunately they are very common. Read on to learn how […]
Decreasing Fear Around Childbirth–Ali Sugarman
There are many reasons people fear childbirth; pain, dying, losing their baby, obstetric violence, having a c-section. But I want to talk about the first reason: pain. First off, I want to say that childbirth is painful- because you are stretching yourself, physically and emotionally. You are taking part in a GRAND TRANSFORMATION- and transformations […]
Holding Space–Dakota Hindman
A lot of people ask me what I mean when I say I “hold space”. I think a lot of doulas get asked this question. So what does it actually mean? Here’s my two cents on it: As I full-spectrum birth-keeper, I know the art of holding space well… I sit quietly. I listen deeply […]