Tag Archives: Birth Partner

What is a Doula?

Last night while teaching prenatal yoga at BAX, my students and I got into a discussion of doulas.  As a prenatal yoga teacher, I know plenty of doulas, and have even myself considered becoming a doula.  I did not however want the kind of hours and uncertain schedule of a doula, as I have two [...]

Sample Birth Plan

Beth’s Sample Birth Plan Birth Attendant:                                          Birth Facility: It is our desire to have a natural, un-medicated and intervention-free childbirth. We have educated ourselves and are prepared for the work involved. I understand that all of my requests presume that I have a normal pregnancy and birth. If there is a situation that constitutes a [...]

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