Doula Network Australia Blog
Birth is the Beginning
From birth combs to hip squeezes, and heat packs to a Rebozo, a Doula's go-to birth tool is as unique as every birth. In this article, our experienced committee members share their favourite comfort measures with fellow birth workers.
Sandra Levick - Vice President & Doula for 8 years
Go-to labour...
By Anita Goggin
I recently had a missed miscarriage and a traumatic early birth. I couldn’t find a doula with experience in loss within my area to support me. Why do we place such reverence in birth only when a baby is expected to be born live and full term? What about the women and their babies wh...
The ABCs of Comfort in Labour: 26 great ideas to help you get through even the toughest parts of labour.
In my Lamaze classes, I often play this fun game with couples. It’s even more fun when the mums and dads work as separate teams, as the dads often come up with some hilarious ideas!
Here are 26...