Professional ethics
Recently I spoke with doulas in Barcelona about professional ethics. This is a topic I believe all doulas and doula training organizations should include, and hopefully by someone "outside of the tribe". Even though it was little time to work with, I hop ...
Physiotherapist who specializes in maternity needs
The first visit I make when I come to a new city is with a Physiotherapist who specializes in maternity needs, such as the pelvic floor, cesarean scars, and baby adjustments. She is the keeper of the secrets women don't tell anyone else. She is the one w ...
Why prenatal education is pivotal in changing the way women give birth
I´m going to tell you the one most important reason why prenatal education is pivotal in changing the way women experience birth. When professionals attend their patients during pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and postpartum….they need to have a ...
Are we able to provide the care our patients need ?
I've mentioned how effective preparation for childbirth needs to be experienced in ways beyond the theoretical, more precisely, where the emotions are. When we talk about responding to someone with a very real and immediate need for our support, ...
While contemplating the CONTINUUM of BIRTH OPTIONS
While contemplating the CONTINUUM of ( Modern) BIRTH OPTIONS ( part of the PREVIDA Methodology), one sees the clear associations with each category that goes beyond the specific type of birth ( physiological, vaginal, medically assisted, surgical, etc. ...
Encuentro con Equipo Médico en Hospital Max Peralta
Recién llego de una charla en uno de los hospitales de mas partos en el país, Max Peralta de Cartago, aquí en Costa Rica. Aunque duraba un poco para acomodarnos en el espacio y comprender el propósito de la actividad, pronto encontramos nuestra sintonía ...
Preparation Course for Expecting Couples
If you are expecting a baby…you may feel at times like…. • more information isn’t going to make you feel any better about handling labor • conventional preparation courses are outdated and don’t really contribute much• you are the ...
The possibilities for advancement among Birth Professionals
The possibilities for advancement among Birth Professionals who represent an organization or business will inevitably reach a crossroad where they will veer to the left or veer to the right. One road will be less visible, will make less money and will mo ...