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The Unassisted Birth Story Of Micah
For years I have had the privilege to bear witness to and support over 100 labor and births, majority of them successfully occurring naturally. The most special to me tend to be the unassisted, untouched, primal births. Until I gave birth to baby Micah I had never experienced that level of magic and power in […]
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The Hormones Of The Placenta: Reasons To Consume Your Organ
This is a breakdown of the amazing hormone components of the placenta and why you may want to consume them postpartum! Cortisol – Cortisol is a stress hormone and for that reason some would view cortisol as a negative, but it has positive benefits as well, especially in a new mama. Cortisol can reduce inflammation, […]
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Dry Brushing & Skin Detox
Why I dry brush & “dirty” detox my skin & you should too! A charming picture of myself to show that I actually practice what I preach here, and that it works! I believe in it and I have seen the difference in my skin! So many people these days are searching for ways to […]
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Birthkeeper or Doula; What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between a Doula and a Birthkeeper? Really, there should be no difference but it seems society has made it a huge difference. By definition, a Doula is a woman, typically without formal obstetric training, who is employed to provide guidance and support to a pregnant woman during labor. This is also […]
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Be Mindful when at a Birth
Birth space is such a sacred area to be in. If someone invites you into this space, you should feel honored. There are a few things to keep in mind when being courteous of this space. One of the first things to keep in mind is that birth is a physiological event (in the case […]
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How To: Choose A Back-Up Doula
I always joke that you should be as picky with your Back-Up Doula/Business Partner, as you are about your Life Partner/Spouse and to not be afraid to date, take a break, break-up entirely, or stay together forever… LOL but honestly, that’s pretty valid! You want to seriously know their values, their experience, their comfort zone, […]
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Hospital Birth Makes My Skin Crawl
I love birth but some aspects of birth are very triggering to me, it literally makes my skin crawl.   I support women’s choice to birth wherever they feel most comfortable. The woods? I’m with that. Your house? Call me, I’ll show up! Birthing center? I support it, but you won’t be hiring me. The […]
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Become a Certified Doula in Tampa this September
Who: Anyone wishing to certify as a doula/birthkeeper and obtain hands-on placenta training. This certified program is best suited to those who are interested in the more holistic route of birth support. What: A one-day training program (which includes access to an online course) which will certify you as a birth doula and cover topics […]
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Birthing Self Confidence – How your Birth Empowers Life Going Forward
It is beautiful watching women evolve through pregnancy and child birth. It is no secret that birth is transformational, though most have no idea how significant this transformation is. Most have no idea that their birth choices, especially place of birth, can impact their entire life going forward. Some women leave their birth experience feeling […]
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How Your Struggles Can Make You A Better Birth Worker
In your life, even after becoming a birth worker, there will be hills, speed bumps, pot holes, and road blocks along the way. While we’re going through it, and it feels like we will never come out of it, or understand why it is happening to us, we can envision what this will do for […]