Welcoming a new baby can be a truly wonderful time in the life of a family. Everyone expects the parents to be happy, which is usually the case. But sometimes mothers (and fathers too) experience unexplainable sadness following the birth. Contributing factors are traumatic birth experiences and not feeling supported and cared for. It is […]
Ten Simple Steps to a More Amazing Life
Are you tired of living a life of mediocrity? Is there anything about your existence that you would really like to change? Would you love to rise above the mundane? What if you could experience what it is to live a truly exceptional life? I appreciate the opportunity to offer some wisdom I have […]
Becoming a Childbirth Educator
Have you ever considered becoming a Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula? We are starting certification for a new group of educators together on June 10th. If this feels right for you, we hope you will join us on this great adventure into making a difference in the lives of birthing families. You can help to […]
Hospital Birth Exposed: I Can’t Stay Quiet Any Longer
Doulas who serve in different types of birthing rooms have a rare view of birth in our culture. This is a new Facebook page by a nurse who has served in a variety of hospital labor and delivery rooms. She has also served as a doula at many homebirths. Her unique perspective of the […]
AWC’s Valentines Gift to You
Something oh-so delish and easy for your doula-get-together luncheon… or to serve with salad and/or a creamy potato, sausage, and kale soup for a Valentines supper- Garlic Parmesan Artichoke Loaf 1 loaf French bread 1/2 cup butter 6 cloves garlic crushed 2 T Sesame seeds 1 ½ cup sour cream 2 cups cubed Monterey jack […]
What do you want for birthing families?
What would you like to attract into your life? For your birth business? For the birthing world at large? A few years back, my husband and I were in the midst of looking for a home. I knew what I wanted. I envisioned it with a long driveway, with its window seat in the kitchen, […]
Being a Parent and a Birth Professional?
A young woman wrote to me recently about her desire to do more for birthing women within the Association, while at the same wondering if it could be the right thing to do. She is also the mother of five little girls. She expressed how teaching and how doing birth work makes her “heart sing.” She said […]
