Share this postHeathir Brown lives in Eugene, Oregon. She is a certified birth doula and a founder of Blissful Beginnings doula agency. The agency grew out of her love for mentoring new doulas and a desire for them to be
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Vitamin D and the Breastfed Baby
Share this post Vitamin D and the Breastfed Baby Vitamin D is essential for the proper absorption of calcium, bone growth and bone remodeling, controls cell growth, neuromuscular function, immune function, and also acts as an agent that reduces
Tips on How to Survive the First Month of Breastfeeding
Share this post Tips on How to Survive the First Month of Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is quite possibly one of the most natural things you can do as a mother (alongside giving birth). As natural as it is though, it can
Birthing through the Hero’s Journey
Share this postBirthing through the Hero’s Journey Jessica Cary The Hero’s Journey forms the basic template for all great stories as described at length in Joseph Campbell’s, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. The archetypal character of the hero
Midwives Matter
Share this postMidwives Matter While not a common choice in America, a recently published study has shown home birth with trained midwives to be a safe option for low risk pregnancies. Midwives are highly qualified professionals, who are trained
Find a Birth Arts International Care Provider- Australia
Share this postSally Hunt Walking the Lotus – Birth and Women’s Services Gold Coast and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Offering Birth Doula Services, Blessingways, Reiki for Birth and Rites of Passage Ceremonies walkingthelotus@gmail.com Skype: walkingthelotus 0435 833 450 Share this post
MASSAGE THERAPY FOR THE CHILDBEARING YEAR
Share this post MASSAGE THERAPY FOR THE CHILDBEARING YEAR Massage therapy has been a recommended and highly effective treatment for pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period for thousands of years. Care providers across the world send referrals for fertility
The Breakdown: What is a Doula?
Share this post The Breakdown: What is a Doula? What exactly IS a doula? What are the benefits of having a doula? Where do I find a doula? There are so many questions and decisions to be made during
Mind Matters
Share this post Mind Matters When it comes to having a healthy pregnancy and birth, the world tends to focus on the body. Everyone from medical providers to fellow moms are making sure that the pregnant woman is taking
What is a Doula & How Can You Benefit From Hiring One
Share this post What is a Doula & How Can You Benefit From Hiring One by Sebrina Parker The word Doula comes from a Greek word meaning “a woman who serves.” When it comes to childbirth this means she