Breastfeeding is something I’ve felt drawn to and so passionate about since I was pregnant with my first child. I can’t place my finger on the moment or the event that turned this part of my brain on specifically, but
Just Be With Me
At my last client’s birth, I was very mindful of all I had learned with Whapio of the Matrona. I was working hard to hold space for my client, aware that she wanted to have the most natural birth she
The Holistic Stages of Birth: a New Perspective
In May I had the great opportunity to study with Whapio Diane Bartlett of The Matrona. My understanding of birth was changed greatly. As a new doula, I focused on the more clinical side of birth for my clients. I
Peaceful Passage Doulas Now Offer Placenta Encapsulation
We are excited to offer this service now! Brenda is now our Postpartum Placenta Specialist. What is placenta encapsulation? Placenta encapsulation is the process of steaming, dehydrating, grinding the placenta and placing the material into pills. These pills are then taken
Emotions in Early Labor
You feel a “cramp” and you wonder if this is the time to have your baby. What emotions start coursing through you? Woman who feel they are in early labor are often either excited or start to experience fears. At