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Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

04 Oct

My Birth Transformed My Life

4 Oct by Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

Cathy Daub with Libby Zandbergen* Preparing for birth Libby had a sense that this birth would be a peak experience in her life, so she prepared not just her mind and body, but also her spirit by attending pro-natural birth education classes, listening to birth stories and reading books such as those written by Ina …

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24 Feb

Say, “I am love.”

24 Feb by Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

Human Values in Birth: The Power of Love The power of love A midwife: As a midwife, I have always regarded birth as sacred. I have always kept in mind the spirit that was coming through as I attended women in birth.  And what is so wonderful is that spirit can be communicated with on …

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07 Jul

Prenatal Move-Abouts

31 Aug7 Jul by Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

What can I do in labor that will help it to progress well? There are four things pregnant women in labor need to remember that can have a profound positive impact on their labors. Move into optimal pelvic positions to create more space for your baby to move through your pelvis for birth. Keep hands …

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26 Apr

Do I Need to Take Childbirth Preparation Classes?

13 Sep26 Apr by Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

Birth: a journey in life On this, one of the most important journeys of your life, don’t you want to be sure you’ve made careful preparations? Just imagine yourself going into any journey, not knowing what to expect, having no education on what to anticipate, and relying only on the information you learn along the …

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14 Apr

What Does a BirthWorks Postpartum Doula Do?

13 Sep14 Apr by Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

How Does a BirthWorks Postpartum Doula support a new mother and her baby? Our unique training instills confidence to help you serve new mothers and their families through a human values approach that is sure to make the weeks at home with a newborn, more joyful ones. Welcoming a newborn and learning to be a …

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14 Apr

What Does a BirthWorks Birth Doula Do?

31 Aug14 Apr by Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

How Does a BirthWorks Birth Doula support women in birth?   Birth is an emotional, exciting, and changing time in the lives of parents. It is a transformational, magical, powerful and uniquely special time as well. Parents’ views and awareness during these important months – of pregnancy until meeting their newborn – show up in …

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06 Apr

How Can Newborn Babies See at Birth?

31 Aug6 Apr by Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

I was at the birth of my nephew some years ago and the moment he came into the world is one that I will never forget.  There was hardly a whimper.  His mother gave birth with him on her hands and knees and he came out the back.  As soon as his head emerged, I …

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22 Mar

10 Steps To An Empowering Birth

13 Sep22 Mar by Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

Believe in the truth that you were born with the knowledge about how to give birth. Birth is instinctive and doesn’t need to be taught. Trust with faith your body’s ability to give birth. Learn and practice the primary human values — truth, right action, peace, love, and nonviolence. This provides an emotional preparation for …

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22 Mar

What Mothers Need to Know About Giving Birth

13 Sep22 Mar by Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

That birth is a co-operative action between the mother and baby. That babies try very hard to assume the best position for birth. That she must if possible keep her knees lower than her bottom. That when resting, she should lie on her left side with her legs level with her body. That her baby’s …

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05 Nov

Quick Vegan Fried Rice

12 Nov5 Nov by Cathy Daub, PT CD, CCE (BWI)

Quick Vegan Fried Rice Ingredients: 1 cup raw brown rice, prepared and cooked -1 medium onion -1 cup chopped mushrooms -1 clove chopped garlic -1 cup peas -1 cup chopped vegan “chicken” -3 TBSP soy sauce (or more to taste) Instructions: –Cook the brown rice in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil …

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