Tag Archives: doula

Why I joined the doula network

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Back in October I wrote about joining the Full Spectrum Doula Network.  I joined because there are days when I identify myself as a doula, although most days I don’t. It’s totally not recommended procedure for getting through a degree, … Continue reading →

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Claiming your own authority

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

It feels important to me to highlight a thread from the comments on my post about fighting for breastfeeding.  I shall indulge in quoting myself: in a hospital it becomes very easy to slip into seeing the doctors as the … Continue reading →

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Social networking

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

It seems to be my week for fabulous web networking: First Witch Mom honored Reproductive Rites with the One Lovely Blog award.  I’m grateful, but I’m not going to follow the rules and pass the meme on.  I already link … Continue reading →

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Hello world part 2, or a bit more about what I’m doing here

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

My training as a doula included the admonition to never tell another woman’s birth story. The purpose of this rule is to protect the client’s privacy, but also to hold sacred that woman’s story as her own. This ethical position … Continue reading →

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