Birth keepers are doulas but not all doulas are birth keepers as most certified doulas are bound and limited in how they can support women by whatever scope their certifying organization has set. I certified 3 times (in ten years ) with DONA and I learned much along the way …
How do I get my insurance to reimburse for doula services ?Or Use a HSA + FSA to PAY for your doula. You may be wondering will my insurance reimburse or pay for a doula. There are currently many Insurance companies reimbursing for a Certified Birth Doula as well as …
June was a BUSY birth month locally thanks to Hurricane Irma in the fall of 2017. Kelly called me last minute and decided to hire me as her birth photographer AGAIN. This was the third birth I was her doula and photographer twice before. This time she chose a Homebirth …
On June 25, 2018 I was called to my 5th birth this month. Her membranes had released 24 hrs prior and I was the back up doula , and her birth photographer . Unfortunately she was not progressing as the birth center had needed due to the laws here in …
I love being a Doula. I love attending births. I love how it makes the mom feel. I love making a difference in other peoples’lives. Have you ever asked yourself, “why do doulas charge so much?” Aside from the cost of education, certification, books, workshops, continued education, and …
Most of my posts are about birth. Today I am sharing the most heartbreaking unimaginable news about one of my friends. I was her doula and photographer and was SO blessed to witness his birth and his older brother, Owen’s birth. I have no words. I am so sad and heartbroken …
I am so honored to have a birth story I was doula and photographer for to be featured over at Birth Becomes her! Go check it out and leave a comment ! http://www.birthbecomesher.com/new-blog/2017/1/10/a-courageous-rainbow-baby-birth-in-st-augustine-florida-by-lisa-olschewske Have a great day!!
A few years ago I attended the very special home water birth with a dear friend. I was her birth doula and photographer. It was such a peaceful calm water birth with the smell of her husband cooking the post delivery meal . I attended her needs. It was so …
I heard about the study that reaffirms what other mammals have known instinctively for thousands of years… birth should happen in a dark, comfortable place. It also helps explain why most women go into labor in the middle of the night. And why so many labors slow down or stall in a …
Welcome Lukas Elliot! You were born at home in the water on August 26th, 2015 at 7:13 PM. you weighed 8 pounds and 4 oz and were 20 inches in length. Your mommy was such a warrior during the over 24 hours of off and on contractions. But when your …
