Clik here to view.
Jana Burrow, Postpartum Doula
I truly believe in the power of the phrase “it takes a village”. Having a birth and/or post partum doula is another part of a woman’s village in the world of having a baby. I have two daughters ages...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Amnesty Hadley, Postpartum Doula, CLC, CPST
My name is Amnesty, and I am mother to three adorable children. After my youngest son self weaned at 30 months, I realized how much I missed it. Since I wasn’t ready to have another baby, I decided to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jessica Hamilton, Labor Doula
Immediate fascination came over me after watching a documentary that focused on different types of birth in America. I then began to search what it took to become a certified doula. I came across A...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Makes Us Different?
When Labor of Love Doula and Childbirth Services began as a group almost two decades ago, we were the ONLY group in town. Now there are several groups. But how are we different in terms of our group in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Family Soothing Session
Bringing a new baby home can be a wonderfully exciting time. But for many families it can be quite scary! Want to have a postpartum professional come to your home in those very early days to be a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Timeline for Working with a Doula
Often folks ask us about how working with a labor doula works. I thought I would share a timeline with you as to how it works with us. Consider having a doula… review the website bios and give Teresa a...
View ArticleA Recent Email
I recently received an email with these questions and comments- and thought it would make a great blog article! Hi there: I’m just at the beginning stages of considering a doula. I’m giving birth in a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pampering: Preparation for Birth
Sometimes when I remind a mom who is due soon that she should be using the last weeks of her pregnancy for pampering, she thinks this is frivolous behavior. Pampering is a great preparation for birth!...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tae-gyo: Postpartum Care in Non-western Societies
I was Melody’s doula for her daughter’s birth. Abigail was my 415th baby to be a doula for. But I have known Melody’s mom since I was 17, so she is a special doula client for sure. I heard her talk...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Are You Gonna Help Me?
Do you consider yourself the consumer, the client when you are hiring your physician? Do you feel they need to listen to you and help you have the birth you want? When did we as women give our rights...
View ArticleConsidering Hiring Us?
“I am interested in hiring a labor doula. What do you need to know and what do I need to do next?” First, you have made a great decision regarding including a labor doula at your birth. The studies...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Monthly Meet and Mingle
You asked for it, so we are doing it! An ITP Central location for our meetings! You are invited to attend a monthly introductory tea of the Labor of Love Women. We will be meeting on the second...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Do You Tip a Doula?
Today I was asked about tipping a doula. They wanted to know what was the “norm.” Sometimes folks hear me talk about receiving a tip. We do get tips. Sometimes they come when we have gone outside of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Optimal MOM
A guest post by my friend and life coach, Lisa Engle. Recently, a public inquiry to describe the optimal mother brought in a wide scope of adjectives. Some words that came from the poll were:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
3-6-9
Growth spurts with breastfed babies tend to follow these numbers- 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 9 months. You will see the baby all of a sudden not be sleeping well in the early...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Compression for Healing During Postpartum
I started wearing Marena products about seven years ago after having major surgery. I needed to wear compression (and actually am supposed to continue to do so) and I found them. Their products were...
View Article
