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Welcome to our doula board! This board is full of resources about doulas, but also information for doulas. Whether you're a new doula just starting your birth…
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B.R.A.I.N. acronym for labor and birth. Parents can follow the 5 step acronym to get the pros and cons of a test of procedure: Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, Nothing. Birth Labor, Pregnancy Birth, New Parents, New Moms, Green Mom, Natural Pregnancy, Acronym, Midwife, Doula
Use the B.R.A.I.N. Acronym Tool for Labor and Birth Decision Making
The B.R.A.I.N. acronym tool helps a new parent make good, informed decisions in a high stress environment – labor and delivery. B.R.A.I.N. stands for benefits, risks, alternatives, intuition, and nothing. This tool helps parents get the information needed to make excellent decisions with their care providers during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Doulas, midwives, and other birth professionals can help parents use the B.R.A.I.N. acronym tool to figure out what to do next.
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
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Snacks for Labor and Hospital Bag
Don’t let hunger slow you down – try these scrumptious snacks for labor and delivery specially curated to support you through the challenges of childbirth. Included are ideas for snacks for a hospital bag, snacks for dad at the hospital, high protein snacks for labor, and snacks for the postpartum hospital stay. Stay hydrated and nourished throughout labor to give an energy boost, keep stamina, and to avoid a long labor.
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Childbirth assistants can also be called a birth assistant, midwifery assistant, midwife’s assistant, and birth attendant, and attend births at home, or a birth center setting, outside of a hospital. Want to become a childbirth assistant? In this post you'll find the job description, salary, training, and more information on the difference between a childbirth assistant and a midwife, midwifery student, and doula. Midwifery Student, Birth Center, Pregnancy Months, Home Birth, Living A Healthy Life
What is a Childbirth Assistant?
Childbirth assistants can also be called a birth assistant, midwifery assistant, midwife’s assistant, and birth attendant, and attend births at home, or a birth center setting, outside of a hospital. Want to become a childbirth assistant? In this post you'll find the job description, salary, training, and more information on the difference between a childbirth assistant and a midwife, midwifery student, and doula.
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
The 411 contractions rule is an easy way to know when to go to the hospital. Go to the hospital in active labor when each contraction is 4 minutes apart, 1 minute long, and has been going on for 1 hour. Healthy Pregnancy, Active Labor, Natural Child Birth, Contractions, Breastfeeding Tips
411 Contractions Rule
The 411 contractions rule is an easy way to know when to go to the hospital. Go to the hospital in active labor when each contraction is 4 minutes apart, 1 minute long, and has been going on for 1 hour.
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
The best birth documentaries to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Vimeo, YouTube, PBS, and in the UK. Documentaries on childbirth, pregnancy, and postpartum are helpful to prepare to give birth as parents, but also for doulas and other birth workers to understand what is happening in hospital births, homebirths, to help advocate for new parents. Hospital Birth, Hospital Bag, Home Birth Photography, Birthing Methods, Birth Preparation, Birth Plan, Morning Sickness
Birth Documentaries for Parents, Birth Advocates, and Birth Workers
The best birth documentaries to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Vimeo, YouTube, PBS, and in the UK. Documentaries on childbirth, pregnancy, and postpartum are helpful to prepare to give birth as parents, but also for doulas and other birth workers to understand what is happening in hospital births, homebirths, to help advocate for new parents.
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Do Doulas Attend Hospital Births? Oh Beautiful, Birth Mother, Happy Birth, Midwifery, Childbirth
Do I Need a Doula? | Mother Rising
Do Doulas Attend Hospital Births?
Use these 12 gorgeous, square, printable birth affirmations as a way to prepare for labor and delivery, but also during birth as a source of strength and encouragement. Perfect for a baby shower gift or a thank you gift for a doula. Print square photos from files on your phone at your local photo printing store - easy peasy! Prepare For Labor, Birth Affirmations, Square Photos
12 Printable Birth Affirmations
Use these 12 gorgeous, square, printable birth affirmations as a way to prepare for labor and delivery, but also during birth as a source of strength and encouragement. Perfect for a baby shower gift or a thank you gift for a doula. Print square photos from files on your phone at your local photo printing store - easy peasy!
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
411 Contractions Rule
The 411 contractions rule is an easy way to know when to go to the hospital. Many parents go to the hospital after their labor progresses to 411 contractions – 4 minutes apart, 1 minute long, and has been going on for 1 hour.
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Knowing how to pay a backup doula is an important part to every successful doula’s business plan. How much is too low or too high? What’s the sweet spot? How can doulas avoid common pitfalls when paying a backup doula? These questions and much more will be addressed in this blog post about how to pay a backup doula. Doula Business, Backup, Happy Mothers, Paying, Common, Avoid
How to Pay a Backup Doula So Everyone’s Happy🤑
Knowing how to pay a backup doula is an important part to every successful doula’s business plan. How much is too low or too high? What’s the sweet spot? How can doulas avoid common pitfalls when paying a backup doula? These questions and much more will be addressed in this blog post about how to pay a backup doula.
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
A doulas goal is to help mama achieve her birth goals and have the most satisfying, positive birthing experience as possible. Learn more about Doulas in our latest article! #Doula #BirthDoula #PostpartumDoula #BirthSupport #ReasonsToHaveADoula #WhatIsADoula Pregnancy Announcement To Parents, First Time Pregnancy, Pregnancy Checklist, Pregnancy Goals, All About Pregnancy, Pregnancy Humor, Pregnancy Photos, Natural Labour, Natural Birth
Benefits To Hiring A Doula For Your Birth Journey
A doulas goal is to help mama achieve her birth goals and have the most satisfying, positive birthing experience as possible. Learn more about Doulas in our latest article! #Doula #BirthDoula #PostpartumDoula #BirthSupport #ReasonsToHaveADoula #WhatIsADoula
Raising Them Naturally | Pregnancy and Parenthood
Raising Them Naturally | Pregnancy and Parenthood
A doulas goal is to help mama achieve her birth goals and have the most satisfying, positive birthing experience as possible. Learn more about Doulas in our latest article! #Doula #BirthDoula #PostpartumDoula #BirthSupport #ReasonsToHaveADoula #WhatIsADoula #crunchymom Pregnancy Workout, Pregnancy Countdown, Postpartum Anxiety
Why You Should Hire A Birth & Postpartum DOULA
A doulas goal is to help mama achieve her birth goals and have the most satisfying, positive birthing experience as possible. Learn more about Doulas in our latest article! #Doula #BirthDoula #PostpartumDoula #BirthSupport #ReasonsToHaveADoula #WhatIsADoula #crunchymom
Raising Them Naturally | Pregnancy and Parenthood
Raising Them Naturally | Pregnancy and Parenthood
Do I need a doula? If you are wanting a healthier and happier birth the answer may be yes. Baby Massage, Kids Fever, Newborn Hacks, Pumping Moms, Pregnant Mom
Do I Need a Doula? | Mother Rising
Do I need a doula? If you are wanting a healthier and happier birth the answer may be yes.
Prayer, or talking to God, is a simple way to turn our hearts and minds to the Lord.  The following prayer for pregnancy can be used daily or whenever! Pregnancy Tips, Pregnancy Prayer, Pregnancy Affirmations, Baby Kicking
A Simple, Powerful Prayer for Pregnancy | Mother Rising
Prayer, or talking to God, is a simple way to turn our hearts and minds to the Lord. The following prayer for pregnancy can be used daily or whenever!
In this post I will share with you exactly how to create a healthy and effective birth community. I will share with you four simple, yet hard to master, ideas that can radically transform your local birth community enabling you to effectively help more women have positive pregnancies, births and transitions to motherhood. #doula #midwife Pregnancy Care, Pregnancy Positions, Postpartum Doula
How to Create a Sustainable Birth Community
In this post I will share with you exactly how to create a healthy and effective birth community. I will share with you four simple, yet hard to master, ideas that can radically transform your local birth community enabling you to effectively help more women have positive pregnancies, births and transitions to motherhood. #doula #midwife
Nobody wants a car baby. However, with these crazy car birth videos going viral on the internet, it makes sense that parents want to know how to get to the hospital without having a car baby. Follow these instructions to make sure your baby is born at the hospital and not on the side of the road! Before Baby, After Baby, Safe Co Sleeping, Birth Videos, How To Sleep Faster
How to Get to the Hospital Without Having a Car Baby | Mother Rising
Nobody wants a car baby. However, with these crazy car birth videos going viral on the internet, it makes sense that parents want to know how to get to the hospital without having a car baby. Follow these instructions to make sure your baby is born at the hospital and not on the side of the road!
Use these 10 boundaries for doulas to create a healthy business and become a more wholehearted individual. Pregnancy Announcements, Doula Bag, Cordon Umbilical, Becoming A Doula, Healthy Birth, Doula Training
10 Boundaries for Doulas That Will Make a Healthy Business | Mother Rising
Use these 10 boundaries for doulas to create a healthy business and become a more wholehearted individual.
A seasoned doula that's been in the business for a long time has great benefits, but new doulas are better than you think. Here's why. Spinning Babies, Childbirth Class, Baby Center
Why New Doulas are Better Than You Think | Mother Rising
A seasoned doula that's been in the business for a long time has great benefits, but new doulas are better than you think. Here's why.
If you’re just getting started as a Doula, or if you’re just venturing into the virtual Doula space, pricing your birth and postpartum doula packages can be super challenging. Postpartum Support, Doula Care, Doula Services, Birth Doula, First Trimester, Moms Club
How to Charge Your Worth as a Doula — Nichole Joy
If you’re just getting started as a Doula, or if you’re just venturing into the virtual Doula space, pricing your birth and postpartum doula packages can be super challenging.
Nichole Joy - Intuitive Business / Motherhood Guide
Nichole Joy - Intuitive Business / Motherhood Guide
At the time, neither of us realized that it would be just us. No doula (other than me, of course), no midwife, no OB. We doula-ed me for three hours, alone, until my doula and the EMT arrived (after my baby girl’s head was out). It just all happened so fast!  We were an amazing team.  Having said that… I have some tips on how to really prepare your husband to be your doula. Labor Preparation, Bradley Method, Childbirth Education Classes, Birth Plan Template, Unmedicated Birth, Stages Of Labor
FIVE WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR HUSBAND TO BE YOUR DOULA — Nichole Joy
At the time, neither of us realized that it would be just us. No doula (other than me, of course), no midwife, no OB. We doula-ed me for three hours, alone, until my doula and the EMT arrived (after my baby girl’s head was out). It just all happened so fast! We were an amazing team. Having said that… I have some tips on how to really prepare your husband to be your doula.
Nichole Joy - Intuitive Business / Motherhood Guide
Nichole Joy - Intuitive Business / Motherhood Guide
This is a favorite question I ask on my virtual postpartum doula sessions. Learn the 8 questions I always ask on virtual postpartum doula sessions here. #postpartumdoula #virtualdoula #virtualpostpartumdoula Training Tips, Business Photos, Business Tips, Postpartum Doula Business
What to Ask on Virtual Postpartum Doula Sessions
This is a favorite question I ask on my virtual postpartum doula sessions. Learn the 8 questions I always ask on virtual postpartum doula sessions here. #postpartumdoula #virtualdoula #virtualpostpartumdoula
What do you think? Do women need to push their babies out? #naturalchildbirth #labor #delivery #childbirth Pregnancy Labor, Hypnobirthing, Cleanse Recipes
Stop Telling Women They Don't Have to Push! | Mother Rising
What do you think? Do women need to push their babies out? #naturalchildbirth #labor #delivery #childbirth
Is having an anterior placenta good or bad? Here are some risks, complications, and stupid/annoying things that go along with having an anterior placenta. #pregnancy #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #birth #childbirth #labor Healthy Pregnancy Tips, First Pregnancy, Anterior Placenta, Breastmilk Storage Bags
Is an Anterior Placenta Bad for Pregnancy and Birth? | Mother Rising
Is having an anterior placenta good or bad? Here are some risks, complications, and stupid/annoying things that go along with having an anterior placenta. #pregnancy #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #birth #childbirth #labor
What is a doula going to do for you in labor? Doulas can help you achieve an easier, more peaceful birth. A doula is someone you hire to supoport you through labor — a labor coach. We’re going to talk the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a doula and if you really need one, or if they will be a waste of money. Here's how to determine if you need one. Let’s talk about them! #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthdoula #midwife #doulalife #pregnant #homebirth #postpartum #baby Pregnancy Timeline, Pregnancy Stages, Sick Baby, Sick Kids
Should You Get a Doula? – 11 Pros and Cons from an L&D Nurse
What is a doula going to do for you in labor? Doulas can help you achieve an easier, more peaceful birth. A doula is someone you hire to supoport you through labor — a labor coach. We’re going to talk the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a doula and if you really need one, or if they will be a waste of money. Here's how to determine if you need one. Let’s talk about them! #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthdoula #midwife #doulalife #pregnant #homebirth #postpartum #baby
If there's one word I'd use to describe doulas. it's the word "underrated." For all that they do and all that they go through, doulas don't get praised enough or, at least, get talked about enough. If you're pregnant and you're curious about doulas, this is the ultimate guide for you.   #doulas #doulabenefits #pregnantlife #pregnancy #doulasforpregnancy Post Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Postpartum Belly, Postpartum Care
The Ultimate Guide to Doulas
If there's one word I'd use to describe doulas. it's the word "underrated." For all that they do and all that they go through, doulas don't get praised enough or, at least, get talked about enough. If you're pregnant and you're curious about doulas, this is the ultimate guide for you. #doulas #doulabenefits #pregnantlife #pregnancy #doulasforpregnancy
Mom Loves Best - Pregnancy, Motherhood & Baby Product Reviews
Mom Loves Best - Pregnancy, Motherhood & Baby Product Reviews
Vaginal Birth
5 Tips That Will Help Prevent Your Vagina From Tearing During Childbirth
Fit Mom Birth Geek | Pregnancy, Natural Birth, Breastfeeding
Fit Mom Birth Geek | Pregnancy, Natural Birth, Breastfeeding
This is likely controversial, probably not recommended, nothing I would recommend to my doula clients and definitely not something I teach in my childbirth classes. However, pushing before 10 cm dilated worked for me so here's my story. #10cm #motherrising #birth #dilation #contractions #pushing #baby #mother #pregnancy Massage Bebe, Baby Hacks, Newborn Care, Baby Tips, Baby Ideas, 10 Cm Dilated, What Is Sleep
Pushing Before 10 Cm Dilated Worked for Me | Mother Rising
This is likely controversial, probably not recommended, nothing I would recommend to my doula clients and definitely not something I teach in my childbirth classes. However, pushing before 10 cm dilated worked for me so here's my story. #10cm #motherrising #birth #dilation #contractions #pushing #baby #mother #pregnancy
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
When support can't come to the hospital because of illness, travel issues, or visitor policies, it's important to know how to give birth alone. Here are the best ideas on how to give birth alone in a hospital. #labor #birth #pregnancy #thirdtrimester #hospitalbirth #naturalbirth #laboranddelivery Childbirth Education, Breathing Techniques For Labor, Rome
How to Give Birth Alone in a Hospital | Mother Rising
When support can't come to the hospital because of illness, travel issues, or visitor policies, it's important to know how to give birth alone. Here are the best ideas on how to give birth alone in a hospital. #labor #birth #pregnancy #thirdtrimester #hospitalbirth #naturalbirth #laboranddelivery
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Prayer, or talking to God, is a simple way to turn our hearts and minds to the Lord.  The following prayer for pregnancy can be used daily or whenever! #pregnancy #pregnant #birth #pregnancyprayers #powerfulprayers #motherrising Pregnancy Guide, New Testament Bible, Old And New Testament, Lactose Free Diet, Powerful Bible Verses
A Simple, Powerful Prayer for Pregnancy | Mother Rising
Prayer, or talking to God, is a simple way to turn our hearts and minds to the Lord. The following prayer for pregnancy can be used daily or whenever! #pregnancy #pregnant #birth #pregnancyprayers #powerfulprayers #motherrising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
When it comes to pregnancy and coronaviruses, what do we need to know? How will COVID-19 impact pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #birth #laboranddelivery #breastfeeding #newborn Baby Boy Outfits, Pregnancy Healthy Eating, Increase Heart Rate, Third Trimester, Nursing Mom
Pregnancy and Coronaviruses (COVID-19) - What You Need to Know
When it comes to pregnancy and coronaviruses, what do we need to know? How will COVID-19 impact pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #birth #laboranddelivery #breastfeeding #newborn
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
A postpartum herbal bath is a relaxing way to heal, soothe and restore oneself after the challenges of childbirth. Follow this recipe to make a herbal bath, padsicles or a postpartum herbal peri bottle. #postpartum #herbalbath #herbs #herbalremedies #postpartum #bath #pregnancy #motherrising Bath Support, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Bath Recipes, Nails Polish, Natural Baby
How to Make a Postpartum Herbal Bath | Mother Rising
A postpartum herbal bath is a relaxing way to heal, soothe and restore oneself after the challenges of childbirth. Follow this recipe to make a herbal bath, padsicles or a postpartum herbal peri bottle. #postpartum #herbalbath #herbs #herbalremedies #postpartum #bath #pregnancy #motherrising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising
Lindsey VanAlstyne | Mother Rising