Postpartum Doulas
World Doula Week
By Dezarae Weyburn The term “doula” is a relatively new one. Although the Greeks used the term “doula” to mean a female slave, or handmaid, it wasn’t until 1969 that the term was first applied to birth work. In the half-century that followed, doulas went from completely unknown to a household name. With the formation…
Read MoreSpirituality and the Doula
Our post this week comes from an interview with Heather Tolley, chaplain and doula. Heather has been an advocate of compassionate healthcare for over four years. She loves helping her doula clients have a positive experience with pregnancy and birth by cultivating confidence and providing individualized support. Can you share about your path to doula work? Heather: I…
Read MoreWhen Baby Dies—A Guide for Doulas
By Lindsay Dougal, CD(BAI), RYT A sometimes hard truth to swallow is the fact that death is a part of life. Even harder to acknowledge is the truth that babies are among those who die. In the United States, 1 in every100 pregnancies end in stillbirth (fetal death after 20 weeks gestation)—roughly 24,000 babies every…
Read MoreThe UDA’s New Program to Fulfill Its Mission
By: Angie Rosier, UDA President As the doula profession grows and more doulas are trained, the public becomes increasingly aware of what doulas are and what they do. The position of a doula is now often recognized as an important and integral part of a birth team. Through the professional services offered by many outstanding…
Read MoreSpotlight: 2018 UDA Spring Conference Speakers
The Annual Utah Doula Association conference is fast approaching. During this uplifting and educational event, we will hear from several experts on a variety of topics that will enrich and improve our birth-centric businesses. With many opportunities for continuing education credits, tips and tricks for improving our business skills and networking opportunities galore, the 2018…
Read MoreWhen Love Makes Three
When Love Makes Three by Michelle Holmes As I leaned toward my husband to get a hug my enormous belly made it a completely difficult reach. I joked to my husband, “I’m sorry, I know I promised I wouldn’t let this baby come between us.” That baby, who turned out to be a 10+…
Read MoreLoving your postpartum body
Loving your postpartum body It was 2011 and I was pregnant with my first child. Every week was exciting as I watched my body go through this incredible transformation. It was so crazy to physically see my body grow…
Read MoreHow to find a Certified Pediatric Chiropractor in Utah for your baby
For many Utah families, a holistic approach to health and wellness is a priority. Chiropractic care is an integral piece of the puzzle of health and wellness. Many mothers find that a Webster Certified chiropractor works wonders on sore hips, back, and sacrum. Many swear that it prepares the maternal body for normal physiological childbirth. So much…
Read MoreLying In with Your Baby: The First Two Weeks – Fiona Judd
Lying In with Your Baby: The First Two Weeks – Fiona Judd We’ve all seen her—the mom who has her baby and two days later is back in the grind of carpools, shopping, and even laundry. We wonder how she does it. We secretly hope it happens to us. Our culture seems to value women…
Read MoreThe Call to Build Villages
The Call to Build Villages by Tresa Haymond (VillageWITH.com) The day I heard about Emily Dyches’ tragic death was the moment I felt a call to do something. As I sat sobbing on the edge of my bed, I felt a powerful force connecting my heart to Emily’s heart, as if I knew her well. This…
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