by Marcie Hadley | Apr 30, 2017 | birth, family, Newborn Care, Postpartum care
Why am I writing about the uniquely U.S. state of postpartum care and recuperation? When a woman carries a baby and gives birth, her body undergoes great changes. There are visible signs of those changes, but that only shows a very small part of what her body...
by Marcie Hadley | Apr 10, 2017 | birth, home birth, hospital birth, Newborn Care
The Golden Hour – What it is, what it is not Many changes for the better have been happening in the labor and delivery ward. New terms such as Baby Friendly Hospital and the Golden Hour are becoming a part of the new jargon. What do they mean? We have written...
by Marcie Hadley | Feb 18, 2017 | birth, home birth, hospital birth, labor
This has been on my heart a good bit lately. I hope it will that not only encourage, but also empower the belief that indeed your body was designed not only to grow a baby but to birth a baby. The design is not broken. For the mothers who birthed through...
by Marcie Hadley | Dec 12, 2016 | birth
A Doula Gift Certificate for every expectant family. Adding a new baby to a family is a wonderful time yet a time full of exhaustion. Would you like to give a gift of support to an expectant family for their transition with new baby? We offer gift certificates that...
by Marcie Hadley | Nov 22, 2016 | birth
Today, many expectant mothers are able to choose their birth place between hospital, home, or birth center. Being informed about these options will help you have the birth experience you desire. Hospital Setting: A hospital is the most common birth option. You have...
by Marcie Hadley | Oct 19, 2016 | birth, birth stories, Postpartum care
Postpartum Recovery: Healing through Rest *My sweet friend and doula sister, Lauren Tate, shared this post on facebook. Because of the importance and seriousness of postpartum recovery, she has graciously given us permission to share it with you. We invite you to...
by Marcie Hadley | Sep 20, 2016 | birth
Houston, we have a problem. While many countries around the world are seeing a decrease in maternal mortality, we are seeing an alarming increase in the United States. The Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative seeks to improve the health of mothers and babies...
by Marcie Hadley | Sep 6, 2016 | birth, doula
The loss of continuous presence It goes without saying a huge part of the role of a doula is her ability to patiently abide in the presence of a laboring mom. The doula’s sympathetic presence alone unlocks a treasure chest of comfort and strength for a mother...
by Marcie Hadley | Jun 14, 2016 | birth, breastfeeding, hospital birth, Newborn Care, Pregnancy
Baby Friendly? Mother Friendly? Have you heard of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative? Are these terms confusing? What do these terms actually mean for mothers and babies? What are their differences? Baby Friendly The...
by Marcie Hadley | Jun 1, 2016 | doula, family
WHO Recommendations: A Doula’s Role Birth is so much more than a change of address for baby. It affects mothers holistically and mothers deserve holistic care. The World Health Organization recently recognized this need through their Safe Childbirth...
