by Samantha Olivia | Mar 23, 2018 | Birth & Labor Doula Tips
Recently, I was explaining to the mother of a labor doula client what exactly the role of a doula is. She looked at me, seemingly amused at all this new-fangled Millenial speak of emotional support and informed decision making, and asked, “But isn’t that what her...
by Samantha Olivia | Mar 19, 2018 | Birth & Labor Doula Tips
We all know that labor and childbirth are pretty unpredictable. But if you’re looking into a birth doula, you’re probably hoping to eliminate at least some of the unknowns. One way to do that is a take a hospital tour, and see the labor and delivery unit where you are...
by Samantha Olivia | Mar 17, 2018 | Birth & Labor Doula Tips
There are two kinds of people in this world- those who can’t get enough of birth, and those who see it as a necessary evil in order to keep the species alive. Most doulas fall into the first category, and I’m no exception. But can I be honest with you? I don’t love...
by Samantha Olivia | Mar 17, 2018 | Birth & Labor Doula Tips
Mostly we imagine we’ll go into labor while at home. In our childbirth education classes, or at prenatal meetings before the birth with labor doula clients, we talk about how contractions will gradually build, and their water will break eventually, and various...
