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!
How will my baby fit through my pelvis!? Have you ever heard of the labor sway? Its similar to the new mom sway where you are holding your baby in your arms and swaying back and forth while you are trying to soothe your baby. The labor sway is the same, but you are trying… Continue reading Labor Dance
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
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
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
Postpartum. The fourth trimester. It begins with the sweet relief of holding a slippery newborn in your arms. You study her tiny features and her tiny fingers wrap around yours. You smell her fragile vernix covered head and stare into her eyes and it is so intoxicating. Maybe you are in shock. You have been… Continue reading When the Postpartum Fog Clears
Liberty Doula Services | Cincinnati & Dayton Ohio Doula 