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The placenta, that incredible organ that nourishes your baby throughout pregnancy, takes a surprising turn after birth. While some cultures bury or burn it, a growing trend sees new moms turning to placenta encapsulation – a practice of transforming the …
Are you a parent-to-be and wonder what it’s like to have a birth doula by your side? Are you an aspiring doula and want to know the highs and lows of being a doula? One thing we know about doula …
When we talk about placenta encapsulation, we get a lot of different responses. Some are shocked, some are weirded out and to some, it just makes perfect sense. Talking about placenta pills definitely allows for some interesting conversation in the …
Joy, excitement and delight! You feel all the feels when you find out you are pregnant! But when thinking of the actual birth, you may have concerns, fears, or worries. Maybe you’ve been thinking: Imagine filling your mind with these …
Understanding Early Pandemic Restrictions Covid fatigue is real, folks. Writing a blog focused on Covid-19 and its impacts on birth… almost 3 years later feels surreal and exhausting. Initially, when the Coronavirus emerged, the entire world shut down, and hospitals …
Learn what it’s like to be a doula from Vancouver, WA based doula Heather.
What made you want to become someone who encapsulates placentas? After the traumatic birth of my first child in 2012, I struggled with Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety. I was young and was not aware of placenta encapsulation at the …
As the air turns crisper and leaves don their vibrant autumn hues, it’s that time of year again—the season of pumpkin patches, Halloween costumes, and family fun! Fall offers a splendid opportunity for kids and parents alike to embrace playfulness, …
Learn what Doulas do during birth and how they help parents have a more empowering birth experience.
Portland birth doula Callai Nagle, shares what her job is like as a doula, how she supports families and supports helping families have positive births.
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