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Musings with Shelby
Check out my blog where I dive deeper into topics surrounding birth, pregnancy, and postpartum.
New posts each week.
Ch.17/ Confidence in Your Birth Location
There are times when we have to compromise and when that’s around your birth location, a mindset shift is necessary
Ch.16/ Birth as a Rite of Passage
Great periods of transition come with ritual, emotions, and often pain. Why should birth be any different?
Ch.15/ How to advocate for your dream birth
Learn my proven three step system for advocacy in your birth.
Ch.14/ The importance of advocacy in birth
Advocacy is a necessary and empowering part of birth.
Ch.13/ Building self confidence before your birth
Self confidence is the best comfort measure when it comes to birth.
Ch.10/ Ask a doula Friday’s
My new way to introduce you to birthworkers and perinatal professionals.
Ch.9/ The makings of a positive birth
It’s not always about what happens during your birth, it’s about how it happens.
Ch.8/ Pushing techniques
Two different pushing techniques to help you with the final step before meeting your baby.
Ch.7/ 10 questions to ask during the doula interview
Use these 10 questions to guide you through interviewing your potential birth doula.
Ch.6/ Allow whatever feelings arise
You may have expectations of how you’ll feel during and after your birth but there is no right way to feel. Make space for the feelings as they come.
Ch.5/ Advocacy as your first act of parenthood
Advocacy is imperative in birth but standing up for yourself starts in pregnancy.
Ch.4/ Inductions
Here’s what to expect if you’re being induced to start your birth.
Ch.3/ Difference between doulas and midwives
Learn the difference between a doula and a midwife and why you probably need both at your birth.
Ch.2/ When to hire a doula
So you’re hiring a birth doula. Learn when makes the most sense to bring this person onto your birth team.
Ch.1/ Book recommendations
Tried and true books to boost your birth background. Knowledge is power.