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Yoga and Motherhood: The Yamas, Part Two
Satya -Truthfulness: Can we see the truth of our child in front of us, and of our own mother-self, without attachment, ego, or pride? Can we be truthful about our needs as mothers? Being honest with others requires first that we are honest with...
Yoga and Motherhood: The Yamas, Part One
I want to consider the natural Yogic quality of motherhood as it pertains to the Yamas and Niyamas. Yamas being the moral observances; our guiding principles for how we deal with others. Niyamas being our personal observances; the principles of how we deal with...
How to Find a Doula for Your Birth
There are many ways to find a doula. A good start though is to contact one of the following certification groups: Doula UK Doulas of North America (DONA) Birthworks Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE) International Childbirth...
The Benefits of Hiring a Doula for Your Birth
by Katharina Bishop, Vegan Pregnancy Doula (pronounced doola) is a term which is used to describe a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to the mother before, during, and...
Why Use a Doula for Your Birth?
DONA International doulas mother the mother. Women have complex needs during childbirth and the weeks that follow. In addition to medical care and the love and companionship provided by their partners, women need consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort,...