Childbirth education, birth doula, and bereavement doula services that are science-based and faith-informed
I'll occasionally hear folks talk about how they want to hire the most experienced doula - the one who has been doing doula work for the most years or supported at births. Sometimes, making a hiring decision based on this metric is actually not a good idea, for a few reasons. One reason is specialty:… Continue reading How to hire an “experienced” doula (and why maybe you shouldn’t)
It is not surprising when someone becomes depressed after giving birth - or even before. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect the majority of new parents, and they can happen even if someone's pregnancy and birth experience was wonderful. Some PMADs are subtle and can be difficult to identify. New parents often wonder, Is… Continue reading A weekly practice that could make a world of difference to your mental health
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I've been really sitting with a passage from Hope Deferred by Rev. Dr. Serene Jones. I wanted to share it with you today, Holy Saturday, as I and others commemorate the time between Jesus's death and resurrection.
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