What is water birth? There are those that labor in water and those that birth in water. I’ve done both and love both. Laboring and birthing in the water has many rewards and is becoming increasing popular as more women learn about it’s benefits. Pro’s to Water Birth A water birth is very calming to…
When thinking of a way to comfort a laboring mom always think of water, especially if she is having a difficult time managing the discomfort. Water can be very therapeutic, in whatever form she receives it. The shower is the fastest and easiest way to get into the water. You can control the temperature of the…
A lot of people wonder what doulas carry in their doula bag of tricks. What surprises many is that the majority of what we carry we don’t even use at the birth. Our most important tool is our hands. This tool is always available to comfort and support the mother. Sometimes though, mom may need…
