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Bellies to Babies Blog


Preparing for Birth - Tough Conversations
Sometimes babies need some extra help after birth. How do you prepare for this? Your Doula can take the time to have the tough conversations

Debra Bowser
Jun 4, 20181 min read
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International Doula Month - a two decade perspective
There is something to be said about people who love birth and the birth process. The passion birthworkers feel,and the way we are drawn to t
Melissa Cowl
May 1, 20182 min read
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Cesarean Awareness Month
April is Cesarean Awareness Month. Initiated by The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), their mission is “to improve...

Debra Bowser
Apr 23, 20181 min read
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The Doula Magic: Lowering Cesarean Rates
What’s likely to be the biggest influence on whether you will have a cesarean?
* Your personal wishes.
* Your choice of hospital
* Your bab

Melissa Cowl
Apr 3, 20183 min read
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Water birth: an unforgettable experience
My baby was born in the water. While lots of people strive for one type of birth or another, I was not one of those people I was open to...
TDG Client
Sep 13, 20171 min read
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Doctor Or Midwife?
What are the differences between having a doctor and a midwife at your birth and why do people prefer one over the other? A quick...
Melissa Cowl
Aug 16, 20171 min read
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10 Ways to Prepare for Labour and Delivery
Walk Every Day Take Prenatal Yoga Classes or Swim Regularly Find a Birth Place with Low Cesarean Rates (leave your region if you have to)...
Melissa Cowl
Jul 12, 20171 min read
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Doulas & Midwives. What's the Difference?
A midwife is a primary health care professional who provides prenatal care, care during labour, birth and postpartum. A doula provides emoti
Melissa Cowl
Jun 13, 20171 min read
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Best Birth Book
Navigating birth-based books can be fun, inspiring and also a wee bit overwhelming. Doula Mélissa Cowl gives you her top picks for your best
Melissa Cowl
Apr 11, 20173 min read
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10 Tips for Becoming a Doula
Never, ever, ever, ever search "doula training" and "city name". Instead, research the right organization and then see i
Melissa Cowl
Jan 10, 20173 min read
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