Breech birth is getting more popular here in Holland, since the doctors are more specialized and confident in doing it. Still, it remains a big decision. Because when you know you have a breech baby, you have the option of having a cesarian. It is necessary to go even deeper in the process. Weighing statistics, […]

This is a question that no one will be able to answer, and it often distresses people. Many people believe that a quick birth is a better birth, but it doesn’t have to be. First, the most current studies show that the time of labor should be counted from the active phase. This is because […]

This day was intense and magical! This mother is of immeasurable courage. Sometimes she thought she wouldn’t make it. It was too strong… And when she made the decision to get some rest from everything, the truth was that her baby was almost born. The only option now was to move on… But how? With […]

Massages during labor not only relieve pain, but bring comfort, a sense of care and confidence to move forward. The touch can be soft, stronge, depending on the person’s desire and the stage they are in. Often when massage is done on parts of the body other than the pelvis, it distracts the brain and […]

As a Doula we learn so many techniques that can or should be used in labor, and using intuition I apply when and how it makes sense. But many times the best thing I can do is look, be proud.. It is very important to know when to act, as well as when to wait […]