Bright Heart Birth Blog

What CAN a doula do for YOU? Part II: Postpartum Doulas Do That

So, you are expecting a baby (or just had a baby!) and you keep hearing the word "doula" come up. Maybe it was mentioned in a book you are reading, or a Facebook group you are a part of, maybe your sister-in-law had one. "Get a doula!" they say. You nod your head, but what you are actually thinking is, "WHAT is a doula? Do I need one? What does a doula DO? What is a doula? The word "doula" is Greek derived meaning "woman who serves." A doula's job is to encourage and support you and your

Maternal Health Month

May is Maternal Health Month. This is important. Mood disorders can already be a taboo subject in our cultures and communities. When you add a new baby in the mix is can be even more complicated. People might expect you to be in a blissed out world with your new little baby, but it doesn't always play out like that. People often don't know what to say to someone who may be struggling, especially if they can not relate. They usually don't mean harm, but words can make an impact. Please know

Cesarean Awareness Month

April is Cesarean Awareness Month. Cesarean Awareness Month is organized by the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) to bring awareness to the number of cesarean births worldwide, provide education and support, improve maternal-health and prevent unnecessary cesarean births.   I just want to take a moment to say that birth can look a million different ways. We have to work with the cards we are dealt. The way we prepare and envision birth happening isn't always possible. What is