Induction of Labor

Induction of Labor https://youtu.be/9RpRJlrBor4 A brief on what induction of labor includes so you have a starting point of what to look into to ensure you make an informed decision for yourself and your baby. The video covers:-Ways to induce-Risks of induction-Medical reasons for induction-How labor starts naturally-Things to be aware of when agreeing to […]

Cord Clamping & Birth Physiology

When is the optimal time for cord clamping and what happens with the cord blood? Understand how a baby first takes a breath! The first half of this video goes into detail about what happens in a baby’s body that allows them to breathe. Having this not-as-commonly-known knowledge will assist you to make an informed […]

VBAC Tips Video

A quick ( <7 minutes) video with advice on preparing for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). The video covers some VBAC tips like the importance of your birth team, what to research and how to mentally prepare. As mentioned in the video, it’s so important to do research! Many resources are listed in this post on […]

Doctor Interview Questions

Questions for a doctor ‘interview’ Are you wondering what questions to ask your midwife or doctor interview? Below are possible things to consider for birth and what you may want to ask about.  If you’re not looking to have hours of conversations each interview, pick what is most important to you from your birth preferences […]

Why your Doula isn’t your Advocate

So why I wanted a doula myself was to have an advocate.  That was before I became a doula and learned that’s not really part of a doula’s job.  It was surprising even to me because that’s always listed as part of what a doula does, they’re your advocate!  What’s true is we are your […]