Book Review by Sally Carter Dynamic Positions in Birth (2nd edition) by Margaret Jowitt is published by Pinter and Martin and costs £12.99 Dynamic Positions in Birth was an informative and at times compelling read. As a doula, I understand the physiology of childbirth and the relevance of active, upright positions during labour and birth….
I care: You Matter
By Sophie Brigstocke Those following the March With Midwives group and galvanising themselves to join vigils on Sunday 21stNovember will already be aware of the desperate stories of midwives who are struggling to keep themselves afloat, let alone provide the level of care needed by those using perinatal services. I read another story this morning from…
Journey to being a doula: Leslie Altic
By Leslie Altic Leslie is a birth and postnatal doula, although she’s drawn more to the antenatal and birth aspect of doulaing. When did you first hear about doulas? I had vaguely heard about doulas when I was pregnant for the first time, but didn’t really know much about what they did until after I…
Nurturing Doulas – The Virtual Cuppa
Community has always been really important at Nurturing Birth and pre-pandemic we often arranged opportunities to gather doulas together. One of the blessings of the pandemic was having to think outside the box. Along with the rest of the world we became friends with Zoom, and, craving connection, we decided to create The Virtual Cuppa. …
Nurturing Birth Book Review: Labour of Love: The Ultimate Guide to being a Birth Partner
Book Review by Rahima Ahmed The Labour of Love: The ultimate guide to being a birth partner by Sallyann Beresford is published by Dandelion Publishing and is available from good book outlets. With over twenty years’ worth of experience supporting pregnancies in a variety of capacities including working as Doula, Antenatal Yoga Teacher, Sleep Consultant…
Why did I become a Doula?
By Michelle Every The answer to this question is simple. I became a Doula because people who knew me asked me to be present and support them at the births of their children. At this time I lived in Mid Wales and was privileged to have a job which was predominantly connecting and supporting the…