How Does a BirthWorks Birth Doula support women in birth? We hope this gives you a deeper sense of what a BirthWorks Birth Doula does and how they provide support! Always reach us with questions: info@birthworks.org For parents: you can find a BirthWorks Birth Doula here or check our our Parent Workshops For aspiring professionals: …
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 …
Parents, if you have landed here, you are on your way to being amazing parents. Below are the quickest tips that summarize some key things we teach new parents in Child Birth Education classes. We hope they empower you to learn and ask more, as well as create some wonderment about birth and mothers’ abilities: …
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 …
Value of a Birth Doula and Purpose of Labor Support How is labor support (having a birth doula) valuable? Labor support is valuable to a new mother because there is someone with the woman, during the process, who assures that she is empowered, self-expressed and supported. Having a “birth assistant” makes the whole process better. …
Do you want to increase the chances of you and your baby living longer? Here is another wonderful benefit of breastfeeding and it has a lot to do with your Telomeres (tee-lo-meres)? Telomeres are located on the tips of our chromosomes and correlate significantly with health and longevity. In fact, they may be considered the …
Light and love are inherent in many holidays, especially this time of year. We love to see light and we feel peace when we feel loved. One characteristic of love is attraction. Newborn babies are full of love – oxytocin is the hormone of love and what helps a woman’s uterus contract to birth her …
Dive deeper into the Art of Nurturescience! In this advanced training for doulas and other health professionals, understand the key role you can play to determine whether a baby experiences “nurture” or “protest and despair” at birth. Learn about: What is a Kangaroula® ? As well as supporting the mother’s needs, a Kangaroula understands and …
My inspiration to be part of BirthWorks started with my childbirth educator workshop in 2005 and the amazing mentoring afterward to support my BirthWorks-certification. At that time in my life, I was earning a Masters degree, but honestly felt I did more work for BirthWorks certification, and work that was more valuable! The depth of …
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