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Exercising in Pregnancy

June 7, 2021 | birth, exercise, pregnancy

Your pregnancy and birth is unique to your body. Your body is constantly changing while pregnant. That's why you need to make sure your mind and body is ready for these. One way to look at it is by thinking you are an athlete. They train for game day and so should you. When you have your mind and body in a good place. Will make things easier during labor. Celebrate in understanding and appreciate what your body can do. Having healthy habits and being mindful what's best for you.

Should You Have A Doula?

August 16, 2020 | baby, birth, birth support, certified birth doula, childbirth, doula, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, medicated birth, natural birth, newborn, pregnancy

I've been asked by many families if you only have a doula for the first birth. The answer is No. There are so many reasons you can have a birth doula regardless of which pregnancy this might be for you.

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.

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.

5 Love Languages of Pregnancy

February 2, 2020 | birth, doula, husband, pregnancy

Over the course of the month, I have been applying The 5 Love Languages written by Gary Chaplain to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. This week, I am covering how you can apply these principles during childbirth.