by Jana F. Sometimes as a doula we are called to step in to a birth for another doula when she must be elsewhere. It’s one of the ways we make sure we have our clients covered no matter what! I’m sharing a few kind words written by a mother that had my support as […]
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Breastfeeding as a Communal Event
photo by Leah Harms Photography I’m going to admit something here: last week I engaged on the internet with a man that simply couldn’t understand why mother’s “now-a-days” had to breastfeed in public. His claim was that breastfeeding is an intimate experience that should be shared between only the mother and the infant and that […]
Nurse Review, Sept 2015
In an effort to be accountable and professional, I receive reviews from nurses at births I attend as part of my affiliation with Central Ohio Doulas. Here is a review I received at a recent birth: by Amy M, Grant Hospital Elaine was great! Truly worked as a collaborative partner to help provide care for […]
Danica’s Birth, June 2015
by Laura M Elaine from Columbus Birth Arts was our doula and she did an excellent job! She was there to help prepare us for the birth of our first baby. She did a few pre-birth meetings with us that really helped prepare us for what labor and delivery are like. Then she was there […]
Harrison’s Birth, June 2015
by Krisin M. Elaine is a compassionate and knowledgeable doula and, honestly, become one of our pals! She always came prepared with lots of material and backed-up everything she said with data. She never had an agenda other than making sure we got the care and support we wanted. We had a ‘plan’ but we […]
Theo’s Birth, May 2015
by Dan J “Elaine is truly outstanding at what she does. She possess the perfect combination of knowledge, compassion, patience, warmth, serenity, and assertiveness, all at just the right times and in just the right measure. Her lengthy visits to our home in the weeks leading up to the delivery were extremely informative and gave […]
Isaac’s Birth & Postpartum, February 2015
by Colleen S I just wanted to send my belated but very heartfelt thanks for all of your support during my recovery. In the hospital, you were a TREMENDOUS help in allowing me to process what had happened during delivery and were instrumental in helping me get a little rest in the hospital. Then, in […]
