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Doulas for labor support can improve birth outcomes

May is International Doula Month. What is a doula? The word "doula", is an ancient Greek term meaning a woman who serves. In her book, ...

Pregnancy Wellness Center of Parker slated to open in May

Parker, Colorado is home to numerous growing families. For years, Parker expectant and new moms have been going outside of Parker to meet their...

Doulas: probirth, probreastfeeding

Pregnancy, birth, and post partum are all times during life when women especially enjoy the company and presence of other supportive and nurturing...

The value of a postpartum doula

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Margaret McKinley Owens from Mothering by Mom, a Postpartum Doula of 8 years right here in the Twin...

What to do when you are overdue -- Twin Cities style!

It can be pretty tough for a mama watching that due date come and go uneventfully. Not only is she anxious to hold her baby and see her feet again,...

Free and low cost birth services in Phoenix

For many families, the cost of birth and post birth services can be difficult to manage. The birth community in Phoenix is full of professionals...

Doula Supported Birth

Childbirth in any setting can be overwhelming, but what if you had a dedicated support professional who was able to remain objective about your...

Midwives Rising!

May 21, 2011 marked the grand opening of Midwives Rising!, a birth center and home birth midwifery practice in downtown Phoenix. The celebration...

U.S. report shows big increase in home births

Researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, is reporting a 20 percent increase in home births in recent years, and a...