Finding a Midwife
original article by Citizens for Midwifery, reposted here What Do Midwives Do? The word “midwife” means “with woman.” In the simplest terms, a midwife is a knowledgeable and experienced person (usually a woman) who helps a woman have a healthy, normal pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby. A good midwife does this by read more...
Birth Doula Facts
reposted from Dona International 1. What is a birth doula? A birth doula is a person trained and experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after childbirth. 2. Where does the word “doula” come from? The word “doula” comes from ancient Greek, meaning “Woman’s read more...
Birth Doula film
The trailer for our brand new 60 minute documentary film about birth doulas: Doula! The Ultimate Birth Companion. The film includes amazing footage of three beautiful, really positive doula-supported births! Uplifting and highly emotional, this film gives an amazing insight into the role of doulas and the fantastic support they can provide before, during and read more...
Birth Circle for Support
Create a Support System from an Open Heart and Peaceful Mind (see links below for articles and resources) Creating a positive, trusting and loving support system when a woman is pregnant and giving birth is essential. A pregnant woman in Polynesia is nurtured and pampered by the entire community throughout her gestation period. Her every read more...
