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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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