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Most of us know about the three trimesters of pregnancy, but did you know that there is also a fourth 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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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.
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.