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Women deserve a Safe, Natural Childbirth, Free of Interventions. I wish to educate mothers and their partners on Pregnacy & Childbirth so they may be confident when in labor.I also believe that most breastfeeding complications can be conqured. Feel free to send in Questions or Concerns that you have & I will get to them ASAP. I will Post answers to commonly asked questions. Thank you. Happy Birthing! *~ If you are in the Denver Area and are interested in having a Labor Doula, would like a prenatal/postnatal massage, Or want to learn more about Infant Massage, contact me anytime to scheduale an Appoinment.*Monica Herrera What is a doula?Doula is an ancient Greek word for "a woman experienced in childbirth who serves another woman during her childbirth time". Pronounced doo-lah. While she is not a medical professional, She is dedicated to serving and supporting the mother in whatever way is needed, from helping to focus on breathing and relaxation, to comforting massage during labor, to teaching/reviewing the birth process in discussions. She adds to the mother and partners education, and boosts confidence by her warm and caring presence. Reassuring both partners goes a long way toward creating a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere more conducive to a joyful birth. A doula is present not to replace the partner, but to complement it.The Doula does not replace, doctor, nurse, or midwife, but works together with them to ensure that the mother has the optimum birth experience. A doula is a woman who helps women and their families through labor and birth. Here are some of the statistical changes in a birth that a doula makes.Benefits of having a trained Doula:During labor:*50% reduction in the cesarean rate *25% shorter labor *60% reduction in epidural requests *40% reduction in oxytocin use *30% reduction in analgesia use *40% reduction in forceps deliveryAfter birth:*Improved breastfeeding *Increased time spent with baby *Increased maternal satisfaction with birth experience *Decreased postpartum depression

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This LIQUID GOLD contains protective white blood cells capable of attacking harmful bacteria. Colostrum seals the inside of babies intestines, preventing the invasion of bacteria, and providing baby with high levels of antibodies from the Mom. Colostrum helps eliminate Bilirubin from the body and may lessen the incidence and severity of jaundice. Mothers milk ALONE promotes Optimum Health and Development for babies.**There are 4,000 species of mammals, and they all make a different milk. Human milk is made for human infants and it meets all their specific nutrient needs," **WOMAN DO NOT FAIL TO BREASTFEED. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, HEALTH AGENCIES & GOVERNMENTS FAIL TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT WOMAN WHO WANT TO BREASTFEED

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ALL HEALERS, MIDWIFES & DOULAS.BIRTH ACTIVISTS & LACTIVISTS.*MOMMYS AND DADDYS SEEKING EDUCATION TO ENSURE THE WELL BEING OF THEIR FAMILY*

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Books:

Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation

The Nursing Mother's Companion: Revised Edition

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Infant Massage--Revised Edition: A Handbook for Loving Parents

The Birth Partner, Second Edition

Spiritual Midwifery
The VBAC Companion: The Expectant Mother's Guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

Labor Progress Handbook

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
Medications and Mothers' Milk (Medications and Mother's Milk) ..
Loving Hands, The traditional Indian Art of Baby Massage
Born in the USA: How a Broken Maternity System Must Be Fixed to Put Women and Children First
The Roots of Natural Mothering: Through the Seasons of Pregnancy, Journey of Birth, and Motherbaby Moon Time
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth
All Women Are Healers: A Comprehensive Guide to Natural Healing powered by frazy.com

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My Blog

Tips on writing Birth Plans

* Keep it short * Use bullet points * Keep the Language positive * Only address the issues that you are most concened with * Birth plans should not include postpartum care or baby care. The mother may...
Posted by Birth Doula on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:38:00 PST

Informed Consent

Informed Consent means the caregiver must inform the mother : * What the procedure is and how it is done * Why the procedure is being suggested * Whether it is new or experimental * What her recovery ...
Posted by Birth Doula on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:21:00 PST

Why have a Natural Childbirth?

Why have a Natural (unmedicated) Childbirth? ANY drug given to a woman in labor will reach her baby in less than 5 minutes, and in an ADULT dose. These very powerful narcotics and analge...
Posted by Birth Doula on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:54:00 PST

How Can I Prepare My Body For Labor?

..> How Can I Prepare My Body For Labor? Squatting helps to stretch & strengthen muscles and ligaments in the pelvic area. Squatting opens the pelvic inlet by 28%. This allows baby's hea...
Posted by Birth Doula on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:23:00 PST

What do Doulas do?

A doula is a woman who is experienced in childbirth, through becoming a mother herself and/or by attending many births. A doula can be trained and certified or may enter the profession via her life an...
Posted by Birth Doula on Mon, 07 May 2007 10:10:00 PST

Ten Questions to Ask when Having a Baby

First, you should learn as much as you can about all your choices. There are many different ways of caring for a mother and her baby during labor and birth.Birthing care that is better and healthier f...
Posted by Birth Doula on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:21:00 PST

Is Baby Oil Really Made For Babies?

Mineral oil is a common ingredient in many household products. It is found in lotion, soaps, cosmetics and motor oil. Mineral oil is a clear, liquid with no scent and will not spoil. It is p...
Posted by Birth Doula on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:08:00 PST

Are the Drugs used to induce labor safe?

Cytotec can induce or augment uterine contractions. Vaginal administration of Cytotec, outside of its approved indication, has been used as a cervical ripening agent, for the induction of labo...
Posted by Birth Doula on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:12:00 PST