By Invitation Only… Who Will Attend Your Birth?
Some women envision their birth-day as a time to invite anyone who is close and dear to them into the birthing room—mother, sisters, partner/husband, children, in-laws, next-door neighbor—and yet...
View ArticleThree Things Nurses Wish Moms Knew About Childbirth
I discovered an article yesterday that lists the top three things labor and delivery nurses wish that women knew about childbirth (compiled from a poll created by the Perinatal Advisory Council). Take...
View ArticleHow Doulas Make a Difference in Childbirth
Updated research demonstrates clinically meaningful benefits of bringing a doula, loved-one or friend for continuous support during childbirth. Many women may be surprised to learn that there is a...
View Article10 Tips for Avoiding a First-Time Cesarean
By Jessica English, CD(DONA), LCCE More and more women in the United States (and around the world) are having cesarean births. A recent study from the Yale University of Medicine showed two main...
View ArticleUnderstanding a Birth Doula’s Fees
If you’re considering hiring a doula for your birth, you may be wondering about the make-up of her fees, which can range from $400 – $1,000+. While the support of a well-trained doula is invaluable,...
View ArticleSix Tips for Gentle but Effective Hospital Negotiations
By Jessica English, CD(DONA), LCCE Is the hospital you’ve chosen totally supportive of the six Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices? Once you educate yourself on the elements of a healthy birth, there may...
View ArticleCall for Submissions: What Did Your Doula Do for You?
A doula can be an amazing ally in your journey through pregnancy and birth. Time and again, research shows that doulas can increase a woman’s chance for having a spontaneous vaginal delivery (ie,...
View ArticleBlog Carnival Round-up: What Did Your Doula Do for You?
Thank you to everyone for submitting your beautiful and touching stories of birth and doulas at work. For those of you reading who have had a doula for your birth, the following details will resonate...
View ArticleTips for Finding a Doula
This and many more valuable articles and resources can be found on Lamaze.org, the Lamaze site dedicated to families. History, common wisdom, and research tell us that women who have continuous...
View ArticleWorld Doula Week – All About Doulas
In celebration of World Doula Week, Giving Birth with Confidence would like to share some of the basics about doulas (compiled from previous posts on our blog). If you’ve never heard of a doula or...
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