5 childbirth myths

Great Article titled: 5 Hospital Procedures That Ruin Your Birth

http://thestir.cafemom.com/pregnancy/111274/5_hospital_procedures_that_ruin

I do NOT like the title of this article, but there is some GREAT info inside...

5 Myths.
Myth 1: You need a monitor on your belly the whole time you're in labor.
Myth 2: Lying on your back is a good position for pushing.
Myth 3: You can't eat or you'll barf it up and aspirate the vomit.
Myth 4: You need to be told when to push.
Myth 5: A break in contractions/labor stalling is a bad sign.

check it out. share your thoughts.

my sixth birth.

Mom was a trooper for sure. After laboring and not changing for hours, she agreed to a c-section. She made an informed decision and I couldn't have been a more proud doula at that point.

My role is to help women make educated and informed decisions about their labor/birth. And that is exactly what she did.
She talked with the Dr.
She talked with her husband.
She talked with her mom.
She talked with me.

We welcomed doula baby Gabriel.

10/4 good buddy. ;)

my fifth birth.

This poor mom had been contracting on and off for weeks. She was almost 2 weeks overdue.

What impressed me the most about this mom was her knowledge of the birth process. She took and accepted every stage of labor as natural. She breathed and rocked through contractions like a pro. Her husband was her right hand man. He held her hand and would breathe through them with her. It was so incredibly sweet.

We soon welcomed Surprise baby girl Makayla at 1:36pm.

Walk it Out

We've all heard how great walking is before/during labor.... This woman's midwife encouraged her to 'walk the baby out'. And that's exactly what she's doing.... Enjoy.

unveiling of logo

My logo's copyright as been placed and I am just waiting on the certificate.
Update: Approved and registered.

So, without further ado.... Here it is!

belly cast

^Belly Cast from Doulas of CNY
*this is not my belly


When Chris asked me to repaint the bellycast for Doulas of CNY. I was thrilled.
This is the result:
What do you think??

teamwork

Last night at Dewitt Community Library there was a panel on birth plans. On the panel was Dr. Waldman who is the current president of ACOG (American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology) and other local birth professionals.

Thanks to the hardwork of Julie and Chris of Doulas of CNY, Dr. Waldman appreciates doulas. He loves when doulas are there to help the care team provide the best care for the patient.

He, the president of ACOG, a local Syracuse OB, talks highly of the doula/dr birth team.
How refreshing.
^ The Doulas of CNY presented him with a plaque in honor of his new position.
In photo: me, Chris, Dr. Waldman, Michele, Sarah, Christina