Learn what it’s like to be a birth doula through the journey of Cynthia Browne, a licensed massage therapist and compassionate birth supporter in Portland and Vancouver, Wa.
How Doulas Support Partners During Labor (Without Taking Over)
So, what’s the role of doulas in birth — and how do they show up without taking over the partner’s role? If you’re about to support your wife, girlfriend, or partner through labor, you might be feeling a mix of …
Have Coffee with Doula, Cynthia
Learn what it’s like to be a birth doula through the journey of Cynthia Browne, a licensed massage therapist and compassionate birth supporter in Portland and Vancouver, Wa.
How Our Natural Birth Experience United Us as a Couple: Amelia and Keenan’s Story
Our natural birth experience was amazing, shocking, and beautiful. Reflecting back on my son Elliott’s birth, I’m at a loss for words that can truly describe the experience. Our natural birth experience was amazing, shocking, and beautiful. In preparation to achieve …
How My Husband Helped Through Our Natural Birth
Reliving my birth experience makes me realize one thing. Once your baby is on your chest, all the pain and experiences of labor fade away! We had gone to Salt & Straw, a Portland Oregon favorite Ice Cream Shop, to …
9 Tips from a New Dad on How to Be a Strong Birth Partner
First time parents, Haris and Cambria that took our Bradley Birth Class to prepare for their Vancouver, Washington home birth. Out of the 9 couples, they were the very first to meet their baby! The new daddy Haris, full of …
How I Survived a 6 Day Induction (without an epidural)
The story below is by our Mama Storyteller – Cherise Marshall. Baby Nest would like to thank you for telling us your birth story about induction, the sacredness of bringing your baby boy into the world, and how to adapt …
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