5 Things About Your Doula


Five Things I Need on a Daily Basis to Be a Great Doula:

1. Soothing, beautiful music to keep me centered, peaceful and mindful

2. A relaxing shower or bath to wash away the day's stress

3. Loving hugs, kisses, cuddles and laughter from my incredible children

4. Kisses and greetings from my beloved horse

5. Encouraging and uplifting words from my sweet spouse

Five Birth Books I Recommend to Others:

1. The Birth Partner

2. The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth

3. Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation

4. Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond

5. Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

Five Adjectives that Describe Me as a Doula:

1. Compassionate

2. Grounded

3. Patient

4. Calming

5. Empowering

Five Favorite Foods to Eat Before a Birth:

1. Fruits

2. Vegetables

3. Soup with Crackers and Tension Tamer Tea

4. Eggs and Toast

5. Peanuts, Sunflower Seeds and Dried Fruit

Five Birth Affirmations I Want to Share:

1. I relax my jaw. I quiet my mind. My body will open. My baby will come.

2. The body achieves what the mind believes.

3. Slow down. Calm down. Don't worry. Don't hurry. Trust the process.

4. Breathing in relaxation. Breathing out tension.

5. When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long.



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