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A Step by Step Guide to Waterbirths

December 6, 2021 | a mom's story, baby, birth plan, birth positions, birth support, certified birth doula, cincinnati, water birth

Over the last ten years, waterbirths have dramatically increased in popularity.

It’s always up to Mama how she brings her baby into the world. Today there are more options than ever to help Mama give birth the way she is most comfortable.

In a previous post, we very briefly outlined why some mamas choose a waterbirth.

Should I Have A Waterbirth?

June 28, 2021 | birth positions, homebirth, water birth

Should I have a waterbirth? Can I have a waterbirth? These are questions I get from many as they prepare for birth.

Testimonial: Jacky's Birth

Tamara was a wonderful doula! We had the pleasure of having her support us throughout the pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. During the pregnancy, she helped us build our birthing plan, research treatments for my diagnosis of gestational diabetes, and prepare and transition into a family of 5.

Doulas: A Natural Pain Reliever

June 14, 2020 | birth, birth plan, birth positions, birth support, certified birth doula, cincinnati, dayton, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, natural birth, pain management, pregnancy, tamara kankowski

Birth Doula. Birth Companion. Birth Coach. All are various descriptions that are commonly used to describe a doula. The word doula is a Greek word meaning “woman's servant.” Women have been serving others in childbirth for centuries and have proven that support from women has a positive impact on labor. Find out how doula can help you achieve a natural childbirth.

Testimonial: Kelly's Story

May 17, 2020 | baby, birth, birth doula, birth positions, birth story, birth support, certified birth doula, childbirth, cincinnati, doula, labor, labor comfort, labor support

Kelly talks about her experience using Stork Helpers for the birth of their second child. Kelly tells why having a birth doula present for her childbirth experience was important for her.

Spinning Babies

March 29, 2020 | birth, birth doula, birth positions, birth support, childbirth, delivery, doula, labor comfort, labor interventions, labor positions, labor support, natural birth, pregnancy, spinning babies, tamara kankowski

A few months ago, I was given the opportunity to attending a Spinning Babies Workshop. The class took place over a weekend and was filled with moms to be, doulas, midwives and chiropractors. All of there to learn morea bout how to help Mama and baby achieve the gentlest, most natural birth possible.