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It all goes back to birth.
The latest foster update is that we’ve been matched with a close to 12 year old boy who feels like a perfect fit for our family. We feel...
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More than just pain relief.
One of the general benefits of counter-pressure techniques like the classic hip squeeze, is pain reduction, based on the gate control...
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What to do(ula) during pushing?
What kind of comforting touch do you do(ula) during pushing? This question comes up during almost every comforting touch for doulas...
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Calling out "Professional Palms"
I'm wrapping up this recent Comforting Touch for Doulas tour with a bunch of aha's and key takeaways. I want to share one that currently...
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Why you DON'T need to take class with me.
You may have even seen my recent Instagram post on the 4 reasons you DON'T need to take a Comforting Touch for Doulas class with me!...
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Orange juice and comforting touch
What in the world could orange juice have to teach us about comforting touch? Good question. I’d love to tell you. A few months ago while...