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Where’s the Mother?: Stories From a Transgender Dad Book Review
Author’s note: I recognize that the topic of transgender parenting, and transgender people in general, can be divisive and hard for some people to understand. It is my hope that by writing about the topic of transgender pregnancy, parenting and breastfeeding in this post, other doulas, birth workers and parents will have a greater understanding…
Read MoreGathering Community Support with a Postpartum Plan
*Disclaimer – This is one mom’s postpartum story. We hope that you enjoy reading her story and can learn from her experience. On May 1st, I brought my third baby into the world. Week one of my postpartum journey was filled with urgency, as I worked to complete a final paper and final exam for…
Read MoreHow to Set Your Doula Fee
Something that comes up very often in the doula world is regarding how the wage of newer doulas compares to that of doulas who have amassed more experience and education. Often times I see statements like: “I just finished my training and I am offering my services for free while I work on my certification…
Read MoreYour Doula and Her Bias: How to find a doula who will support you unconditionally.
On the heels of the recently drafted open letter to the Fed is Best campaign, it occurred to me that many Utah parents might be on the search to build an unbiased team of birth professionals. I’ve got news for you. No one is unbiased. Because of our human experience, level of education, personality quirks,…
Read MoreBirth Photography Roundup: A UDA Mother’s Story
Look at more photography from Elizabeth Ashdown here. “You know that saying ‘be careful what you wish for?’ Well it’s apparently true when you joke that you’re giving your partner a small human for Father’s Day!” We welcomed Zekiel Cyr Griffith into our family at 2:10pm June 18th! Around 7-7:30 am I started noticing that…
Read MoreChallenges in Childbirth: What You Need to Know About Trauma and Military Veterans
Guest post by UDA Vice-President Rachel Winsley Most people in our community know that I am a combat veteran, and have worked to support women in childbirth, breastfeeding, and peaceful parenting for many years. What you may not know is that I am also someone diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual…
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 MoreBirth Partners: Listen Up!
This week let’s chat a little bit about how birth partners can enhance the birth team. First off, let’s just get the obvious out there: sometimes, no matter how much partners want to help, they just aren’t sure how to. Maybe they can’t figure out where to put their hands for counter-pressure. Maybe they ate…
Read More5 Questions to Ask About Your Doula Training
So you have decided you want to become a doula. First off, CONGRATULATIONS!! Sure, I might have a little bias but I am here to tell you there is no greater way to spend your time than helping a family bring a baby into the world. It brings you immense joy, satisfaction, heartache, exhaustion, tears,…
Read MoreExpanding Our Horizons: LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Resources for Birth Workers
As doulas, it is important for us to continually learn and expand our knowledge base, so that we can provide the best, most well-informed care to our clients. One area where many doulas would like to get more training is the area of LGBTQ+ cultural competency. Below are several useful online trainings and websites…
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