Lani and Toby, when I met you, you were excited and anxious, happy and cautious. We spoke about your dreams and desires for this, the birth of your first baby. On February 2nd, Lani, you called me in the early a.m. to let me know that you believed your water had broken. After discussing things, [...]
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Welcome Eason
Posted in Medicated, Obstetricians, Vaginal and Medicated on April 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Welcome Tres!
Posted in Hospital NCB, Obstetricians, Shoulder Dystocia, Unmedicated on April 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I was privileged to be called on for your birthing time, Melanie. For the birth of your 3rd child, you had decided to look into the help of a doula, and I was ecstatic. Each pregnancy, you had desired an unmediated birth but, every time, you had opted for an epidural. I promised I would [...]
A Lady Knows When It’s Time
Posted in Hospital NCB, Obstetricians, Unmedicated on October 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is the story of a friend and fellow doula‘s birthing time. I was supposed to be at this birth, but alas, it was not to be. A lady knows when it is time…………this is so true, especially Tuesday, September 23rd when my sweet little girl came into this world. Yes, this past Tuesday, I [...]