I am just home from a lovely VBAC, which couldn't have happened to a nicer family. I believe it is going to generate a lot of healing.I get a perverse thrill when I have lady have a VBAC that defies medical expectation. Her primary care doctor was a family physician...

One of the things I have loved most about being an admittedly very experienced doula, is the privilege of being able to share my knowledge and experience with those who are called to the same path of birth attending.Being a doula trainer has made me a better doula....

I have a few moments before I run off to see the play my daughter's boyfriend is in. It is fun to have extra "family" members to support.I have seen a lot of difficulties in birth when women are asked to push before they are good and ready. I have real challenges with...

You know what phrase drives me around the bend 2 times? It's "Why not take the epidural? You don't HAVE to be a hero!" Women are already pretty awesome by sheer virtue of the fact they can produce babies out of small places, never mind all the other magic involved....

Hello New Parents and Parents-to-Be!You are cordially invited to a gathering hosted by the MotherWit Doulas! Whether you are just trying to figure out if doula care is right for you, want to show off your new babies, or reconnect with friends you made at our last...

I appreciate everyone who took the time to respond to this question here and on Facebook.I personally do not have any official position on male doulas. I have never met one, and would love to hear from a guy doing this work.I am happy to see people responding by being...

I'm throwing this out there, then I'm a steppin' back.Male doulas, people. What's your view? Talk amongst yourselves.

I am very very excited about the upcoming MotherWit Birth Doula Intensive in July. I am just so thankful to Sue Appleton from New Brunswick who was really straight up: "I want to train with you. I live in New Brunswick, and you in Montreal. My granny has a big place...