Liberty Doula Services | Cincinnati & Dayton Ohio Doula
Providing labor doula services for families in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio Regions
Summer 2020 What does it take to prepare for a home birth? I already knew how to do the labor and birth part as I had unmedicated births before and knew the best way to prepare my body. Into the second trimester, when I very slowly started to be able to function after a horrible… Continue reading A Home Birth Story
You might consider labor as a little bit of magic mixed with a little bit of science. There are hormones at play in the creation and growing of your baby. During labor, some of these hormones surge in order to help the body and the baby through the birthing process. What are some of these… Continue reading Birth isn’t just magic, its hormones!
D-MER. What is that? No one really knew what I was talking about when trying to describe this during my first postpartum experiences nearly ten years ago; not my doctor, pediatrician, or my midwife. I just happened to learn of it when I started googling these strange symptoms that I noticed while nursing my second… Continue reading D-MER – The hormonal shift no one talks about
Physical Support Doulas strive to create a calm, serene, and comfortable birthing environment that aligns with your birth vision and goals. We provide massage, pressure, soothing touch, and encourage your partner to be an active participant and use these techniques as well. We encourage the birther and partner to stay nourished and hydrated. Emotional Support… Continue reading What Does A Doula Do?
Labor works through a mind-body connection. It's somewhat of a mind game, so you want to make sure to get your head in the game so to speak. Most of us have busy lives and we don't take much time to slow down, breathe slowly, and take in one moment at a time. Most of… Continue reading How to Practice Relaxation for Birth
There used to be a thought that once a person had a c-section, they would always have a c-section for subsequent births. This may be a more culturally based thought than an evidence based one. Having a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery is called a VBAC. After you have had one cesarean, should you opt… Continue reading VBAC or Repeat C-Section?
If you are heading to the hospital for the birth of your new bundle, it may be time to start packing to have your bags ready to go. When should I start packing? As early as you want, but definitely by 36 or 37 weeks. Just have the bag ready and toss things in whenever… Continue reading Hospital Packing List
There is a continuum of schools of thought regarding childbirth. On one end of the spectrum, some believe that birth is an inherently dangerous medical event. This person feels safest when the pregnancy and birth is managed by their provider with every screening, test, and intervention available to ensure the safest outcome. On an opposite… Continue reading Homebirth, Hospital Birth, or Birthing Center?
While I'm normally hired for birth support, sometimes families are interested in having their birth or portions of the process documented. I absolutely adore birth photography and lifestyle photos for the raw emotion they capture and the stories they tell! Most of these photos were from the first birth I photographed. The family wanted a… Continue reading Birth Photography
Pregnancy and birth can be so hard on your body. The extra weight of growing a baby can make you feel tired, achy, or in pain, especially in those last few weeks. But, I have found that preparing for a few months leading up to birth can help make the process smoother, easier, and more… Continue reading Tips to Prepare for Birth
Liberty Doula Services | Cincinnati & Dayton Ohio Doula 