“You want to do what with your what!?” This is the reaction some people have received when opening discussing their plans to consume their placenta. Placenta encapsulation has quickly become one of the most requested services here at Central Nebraska Doula. When clients purchase this service they receive a transport kit so they can safely Read More …
A Better List of Questions to Ask During a Doula Interview
Most doulas offer consultations as an opportunity to meet the potential doula prior to signing a contract. This can be a great opportunity for both parties to meet one another. The pregnant woman/expecting couple may have a few questions for the doula. A quick Google or Pinterest search will yield several results for questions to Read More …
Cesarean Birth: The Process and Recovery
As April, Cesarean Awareness Month, comes to a close, I wanted to discuss what happens during a cesarean birth and what the recovery process looks like. Cesarean Awareness Month was started by the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) to raise awareness about the number of women who give birth by cesarean section each Read More …
DIY Placenta Encapsulation
Placenta Encapsulation is becoming increasingly popular. What once was viewed as something for only crunchy/hippy mamas has now become popular with women from all walks of life. With celebrities like Kourtney and Kim Kardashian, January Jones, Tamera Mowery, and Mayim Bialik raving about the anecdotal benefits, such as increased energy, less postpartum depression Read More …
Why Would Anyone Even Want a Doula?
This morning my doula certification organization, ProDoula, issued a challenge to it’s members. We were encouraged to ask people why they chose to hire a doula. I immediatly asked on my personal page, my Central Nebraska Doula Facebook business page, a Facebook group I admin for local expectant and new parents, as well Read More …