Most of us know about the 3 trimesters of pregnancy, but did you know that there is also a 4th trimester?
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Trust me, you don’t want to worry about cooking while caring for a newborn. So, let’s prep for those postpartum meals.
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As a birth photographer, I tend to get asked quite frequently why my birth photography costs vary so much from my lifestyle photography rates. Continue reading
Being pregnant with your first baby, or with your first baby in a foreign country can be quite overwhelming.
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We all have an idea in our head about how labour and birth might be.
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It’s been a while since I added something to my journal, so I thought I’d make the first one back a bit different. This was inspired by a few conversations I had over the last few weeks about the roles of midwives, doulas and partners during birth. Let me know what you think.
As a doula, I am often asked by expectant parents about the importance of creating a birth plan.
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I hate travelling on my own. Especially going somewhere I haven’t gone before. I feel vulnerable and quite often stupid. Feeling I should know things I don’t know. And then getting lost on top of that? On my own, in a strange city or country? Continue reading
So let’s just jump right into it. Doulas are professionals. It is becoming more and more common for doulas to get qualified and certified by accredited training facilities. This means that we invest time and money into this career, and that we also have the right to ask a fair price, just like any other profession.
It is important to understand that a doula is NOT a trained medical professional, and does not replace your midwife or provider. Instead, as they aren’t held up by the medical side of things, the doula can provide uninterrupted emotional support to you, your partner and your family.
You are a few months into your pregnancy. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions. You’ve told all your friends and family members. The Pinterest board is filled with baby room ideas. Your online shopping bag is full of the most adorable newborn clothing, and your Instagram feed has way more mommies and babies than it used to have. Now, you have decided that you want a birthing doula, but how do you go about picking the right one for you?
