"There is power that comes to women when they give birth. They don't ask for it, it simply invades them. Accumulates like clouds on the horizon and passes through, carrying the child with it." ~ Sheryl Feldman

"There is power that comes to women when they give birth. They don't ask for it, it simply invades them. Accumulates like clouds on the horizon and passes through, carrying the child with it." ~ Sheryl Feldman

Class Availability

I only have one more spot available for the new class series starting this Sun, the 13th from 2-4 pm. This series is good for September - early October due dates. If you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible and please pass the word along.

Study Finds Dads suffer Postpartum Depression

Excerpt from the article:

"While it's been widely known that some mothers suffer from postpartum depression, a series of studies over the years have suggested that new fathers may become depressed after childbirth, too."

SE MN Doulas

"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it." ~ John H. Kennell

, M.D.

Looking for a doula in the SE MN area? Here is a list of several to choose from. :-) Two of them, Jennie Schindle & Jackie Mysak are included in my "Bradley® Supportive Business Owners" listing, located toward the top of the page.

Belly Mapping

Excerpt from article:

"Belly Mapping is a three-step process for identifying baby’s position in the final months of pregnancy. Parents can use Belly Mapping for their own enjoyment. Medical care givers can enhance their skills by using the visual clues of Belly Mapping. Doulas will be able to suggest strategies for fetal repositioning when a posterior lie is suspected."

Born in the caul

Beautiful pictures of a baby being born with the membrane sac and amniotic fluid still intact.

New Baby!!!

Congratulations to couple #7 on the birth of your 9lb 4oz baby boy, at your home, with a midwife, on Sunday May 2nd 2010!!! I am so proud of all three of you. :-)

Delayed Cord Clamping

"And I took on natural childbirth, which was tough and painful and stressful and one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and I fing kicked its ass, and it was an incredibly empowering experience. Because what I learned was not that natural childbirth isn’t that hard or painful, but that I was stronger than I had ever had a chance to discover before." Rachel from The Feminist Agenda