Public Health Doula

Doula, master's of public health graduate, new IBCLC, and feminist. I'm reflecting on my studies, reflecting on other people's studies, posting news, telling stories, and inviting discussion on reproductive health from birth control to birth to bra fitting.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

On the road

Posting lull as I'm on the road - visiting family and friends, then heading to a wedding. Welcome to any of you finding this blog throug...

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Opportunities for doula work internationally?

It's ask-the-readers time! I recently got this e-mail from Leila: I live in the Boston area and am currently in the process of becoming...

Reply turned post, on a 360-degree view of the doula's role

Birthday Nurse wrote a post recently on, in part, the role of the doula in the birthing room : One thing I always seem to struggle with when...

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Which growth chart to use?

In the past few months, I have happened to talk with three different mothers who told me about their breastfed children's growth "s...

Monday, September 27, 2010

Because it's just too funny

A new take on mom-baby yoga: Why Moms can't do yoga Uploaded by Hubzesailor . - Sitcom, sketch, and standup comedy videos. Via 4-Way Spl...

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Take the challenge!

Are you familiar with the Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge ? Organized by the Quintessence Foundation of Canada, this is an internationa...

The NY Times on direct-entry midwifery legislation in Illinois

Use of Midwives Rises, Challenging the State to Respond : Each year, 700 to 1,000 babies are born at home in Illinois, many of them in rural...

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