Who’s Who on Your Birth Team
Catrice Harris: Is a doula the same thing as a midwife? Do I need an OB if I like the idea of a midwife? We define and differentiate the roles of midwives, doulas, OBS and childbirth educators. … Continue reading →
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Catrice Harris -History of African American Midwifery
Catrice Harris tells us about midwife history as it relates to women of color. Catrice as you might know is one of the two recipients of the BIRTH midwifery scholarship. Listen in and hear Catrice tell us about history of black … Continue reading →
Interview with Penny Simkin, Physical Therapist
Penny Simpkin, PT, is a physical therapist who has specialized in childbirth education and labor support since 1968. She estimates she has prepared over 13,000 women, couples, and siblings for childbirth. She has assisted hundreds of women and couples through … Continue reading →
Joint Commission of Accreditation and Certification of hospitals
Sheri Urban is a Registered Nurse and a Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in full time practice at Memorial Hermann- The Woodlands Hospital where she sees both in-patients and out patients. She teaches “Breastfeeding Basics” classes and “Breastfeeding and Returning to Work” … Continue reading →
What is it like to be a Doula?
Debbie Hull, Doula/Montrice, childbirth educator and co-host of Whole Mother tells us “What a Doula Can Do For You & What is Hard about Being A Doula” … Continue reading →
Doulas- What do they do?
Cole Deelah explains how Doulas are important allies to birthing women. Doulas: -reduce the risk of a ceasarian -lower the risk of postpartum depression -reduces incidence of pain medication or unnecessary intervention -increases satisfaction and joy from birth experience -insure women … Continue reading →