by Marcie Hadley | Jun 1, 2020 | birth, c-section, classes, doula, home birth, hospital birth, Midwifery, VBAC
A few months ago, I had the privilege to present at an ICAN meeting on the topic of Choosing Your VBAC Care Provider. Because there is trauma from birth sometimes and because having a sudden c-section can add to that trauma, moms are usually more anxious during the...
by Marcie Hadley | May 6, 2020 | birth, doula, family, Postpartum care
International Doula Month What is a doula? Years ago, birth was very different than it is today. Women were surrounded and supported by other women during their labor. They brought with them experience, wisdom, and skill. They witnessed birth and knew...
by Marcie Hadley | Nov 8, 2017 | breastfeeding, doula, Newborn Care, Postpartum care
Help! I just pushed a baby out of my body and breastfeeding my newborn is making that look easy! This is common. Breastfeeding is well…it involves a learning curve and is possibly the hardest, most rewarding learning curve ever. We want to encourage you...
by Marcie Hadley | Sep 5, 2017 | birth, doula, family, Postpartum care
Review of When The Bough Breaks I recently had the opportunity to view a documentary on postpartum depression and psychosis. As a doula who provides support to women during the perinatal period, the information in this film provided a great starting place for the...
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 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...
