You’re pregnant, and you want to hire a doula. You know they can provide great support to pregnant moms during prenatal care, labor, birth, and even postpartum. But… perhaps you’ve heard of the great doula debate: some doulas will advocate for you while you’re in labor, and some, well, not so much. That might beContinue reading “10 Questions To Ask Before You Hire a Doula”
Tag Archives: birth
16 Reasons C-sections Are a Big Deal
It’s strange how no breeze ever reminded me of my c-section.
Death of the Birth Story – Its Absence Is Becoming the Monster in the Dark
In our culture, somehow, stories of birth are not celebrated. The consequences are dire.
Women as Parts: Reproductive Rights Include Labor and Birth
We have been blamed and gaslit for so long, that we have to ask permission for people not to touch us when we don’t want to be touched.
Birth Is Triumphant. Let Us Have It.
Every birth is once-in-a-lifetime.
Your C-section Was Not Your Fault
In reality, if your OB wants to c-section you, they will. No amount of preparation can combat the power differential.
If All That Matters is a Healthy Baby, You’re Saying Moms Don’t Matter
Dismissing trauma is re-traumatizing. With c-sections in particular, people seem overly eager to smooth over the wound.
