This is a question that doulas AND midwives get a lot, so let’s jump right in. First, our jobs are 100% different. “Especially for first-time moms, the companionship of a good doula, in the longest part of labor…….before active labor begins, helps the parents relax, leaving the midwife the energy and stamina to be fully present… Continue Reading Why Do I Need a Doula if I Have a Midwife?
The perception of labor varies widely from one person to the next. Your personal beliefs, life experiences, personal goals, and expectations for yourself, all combine to create your version of what labor is, or will be. Pain is perception. Quite often our clients will ask us questions about what to expect during labor. How will… Continue Reading What Does Labor Feel Like?
Twenty years ago today I became a mother for the very first time. Originally I had planned to come here and write out a beautiful birth story for him, but the reality is that his birth wasn’t beautiful. There were a lot of things that happened that affected me for a long long time. There… Continue Reading The Birth of Christopher Michael
Do you know? This is a question I get a lot in my personal life when I meet new people. The simple definition put out by my certifying agency, ProDoula is: “A trained person without emotional attachment to the family, offering supportive services in an unbiased, nonjudgmental way. This is done in exchange for a… Continue Reading What is a Doula Anywyay?
Microwhat? Have you heard this word before? A few years ago a short documentary came out called MicroBirth. The trailer describes it as: “Investigating the latest scientific research about the microscopic events happening during childbirth. These events could have life-long consequences for the health of our children and potentially could even impact mankind.” It’s a… Continue Reading The MicroBiome in Your Own Home
It’s the 2016 Colorado Snowpocalypse The highways are all closed The t.v. is nothing but politics, Snuggle up with your betrothed We’ll see you in December when the hospital admits!
If you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant in the near future, you are probably wondering things like, “How do I find an OB in Denver,” “Are there home birth midwives in Colorado Springs?” “Can I have a midwife in a Colorado hospital?” All of these are valid things to be thinking about, but as a… Continue Reading Choosing Your Colorado OB-GYN/Midwife and Birth Location
When you envision a doula at your side, what do you think of it? Perhaps you think of a friendly person tenderly massaging your feet during your labor. Or, you may picture your doula giving you advice while you are laboring in a hospital bed. As labor doulas, we certainly do some of these things… Continue Reading 3 Unexpected Benefits of Having a Doula By Your Side
Trying to figure out what to do with older children while we’re giving birth to their little brother or sister can be difficult. There are many ways we can help, as experienced doulas in Colorado. 1. Your family members want to see the baby born. Grandparents can feel conflicted, wanting to help you out by… Continue Reading 10 Reasons a Sibling Doula is Worth the Moola
Hi Jen. Thanks so much for chatting with me about the very important work that you do. This is the last week of #Cesareanawarenessmonth and I wanted to chat with you about the class you have coming up and the myths and realities people of size face during birth. First, tell me a little about… Continue Reading Meet Jen McLellan of Plus Size Birth