In honor of World Doula Week, I thought it would be fun to talk a little bit about what doulas do and don’t do.  There’s still so much to learn!  So let’s get started, and Happy WDW!   Myth 1#  The biggest doula myth out there is that Doulas are only for natural births.   This […]

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“Your body is not a lemon.” “She believed she could, so she did.” “Your body will not grow a baby it cannot birth.”   I would imagine that reading these quotes, you will have one of two reactions.  Either you’re vigorously nodding your head in agreement, or your blood pressure is rising in anger.  Either […]

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  • Céline

    Exactly this! Thank you for sharing it. When my birthing experience was very different from what I imagined, it shattered my world view and it took a lot of work to reconcile my feelings and noughts about it. I can do my best, but I don’t have control I’d the outcome. Wishful thinking is not helpful; affirmations that support the process and an unknown outcome, as you have shared, can be a source of strength and comfort when things don’t go as expected. Thank you!ReplyCancel

    • ash.short@yahoo.com

      Celine, thank you for sharing with me. <3 I feel the same way.ReplyCancel

  • […] Sticks and Stones and Birth Affirmations – if you believe that words and affirmations are powerful, you need to read and consider the important point in this article. […]ReplyCancel

  • I sat one day and made my own because I was planning a VBAC and wanted to be prepared for whatever course we took. My favorites were “she chose me” “our story is infinite” “giving birth is punk rock” And “my body is perfect for my baby”ReplyCancel

    • ash.short@yahoo.com

      That’s a great idea! Affirmations are so personal, we really do need to find the ones that speak our truths.ReplyCancel

  • I love the point your making. Some affirmations out there suck! But affirmations in general are AMAZING and an excellent way to prepare!ReplyCancel

    • ash.short@yahoo.com

      Yes, it’s absolutely important to have that reassurance!ReplyCancel

A lot of people have been asking lately, “What is a Fresh 48?”  A Fresh 48 Session, sometimes known as a First 48,  is when a professional photographer documents the newness of an infant, within the first few days 48 hours after birth.  This documentation usually occurs at the location of the birth, whether that […]

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