by Leanne Palmerston | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog
Vaginal birth after cesarean, commonly known as VBAC, is the process of giving birth vaginally after having a previous cesarean delivery. While some women opt for a repeat cesarean delivery, many choose VBAC for various reasons. Natural Birth Experience One of...
by Leanne Palmerston | Jul 25, 2017 | Blog
“You don’t need one. I’ll be your doula,” said the husband of a former client. They were lying in bed, late at night, dreaming and planning for the birth of their second baby when the pregnant woman made a mental note that she’d need to...
by Leanne Palmerston | Jun 15, 2016 | Blog
The stark reality is that sometimes birth isn’t easy. Sometimes our bodies don’t work the way they are supposed to. And sometimes we just don’t want to give birth without the help of modern medicine. And that’s OK. We’re doulas. We...
by Leanne Palmerston | Sep 22, 2015 | Blog
This is a question I get asked a lot. What should a woman wear for birth? There are lots of options. A few companies out there even make special skirts and dresses for labouring. But what if you don’t want to buy anything special? I have a few practical...