…Karen supports healing, health equity, and the rights of childbearing people. Karen has great relationships with community based organizations and is connected to many referral services. She is a wife,…
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…would say I needed this or that and I just accepted it. After pushing for almost 4 hours, I had a natural, 4th degree, forcep delivery. My second delivery was…
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…on the infrastructure of the organization, which includes your board of directors and governance, organizational policies, human resources, insurance, branding, communication and lastly fundraising (Allen, 2020). With the right team,…
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…Positive Birth Language – http://www.birthforeverybody.org/ GLAAD – Alliance Against the Defamation of LGBTQ+ in Media – https://www.glaad.org/reference/transgender Elephant Circle – A Birth Justice Organization – http://www.elephantcircle.net/ Abby Bordner CLD, CPD,…
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…real life do far greater things when their powers are harnessed. You may be a great writer, a great storyteller, a great listener, or a great caregiver. Let your superhero…
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…well” “you cannot pour from an empty cup” and “you must take care of yourself in order to take of others.” References https://www.apa.org/topics/trauma/ https://www.wendtcenter.org/resources/for-professionals/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/trauma About the Author Karen…
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…about U.S. moms. Pew Research Center. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/10/facts-about-u-s-mothers/7. Published 2018. Accessed October 18, 2018. S. Department of Labor: Women’s Bureau. Working mothers issue brief. https://www.dol.gov/wb/resources/WB_WorkingMothers_508_FinalJune13.pdf. Published 2016. Accessed October 18, 2018….
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…and twins, parents greatly benefit from the guidance and rest they receive with overnight support. Working with growing families with various family dynamics, from first-time parents, seasoned parents of…
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…during birth. It’s a great tool to have on hand when your client has decisions to make during birth. These go on sale sporadically. https://evidence-based-birth.myshopify.com/products/pocket-guide-to-comfort-measures-for-labor-delivery-1 When Your Heart Gets Tired…
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…are a great resource, especially to those prenatal professionals working in remote areas where in person networking is a challenge. If you are lucky enough to have access to a…
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