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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
by Marcie Hadley | Oct 25, 2014 | family
Domestic Abuse has become so prevalent, it is now considered a National Health issue. Abuse is not just being hit. Psychological abuse is considered by most abused women to be more devastating than physical abuse. Domestic Abuse During Pregnancy Pregnancy should be...
