Saturday, April 23, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
What is a Doula?
http://www.dona.org/
The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.
Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.
A Birth Doula
Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
Stays with the woman throughout the labor
Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience
Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level
A birth doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials CD(DONA).
Research evidence shows that the quality services of a postpartum doula can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, improve parental satisfaction and reduce the risk of mood disorders.
A Postpartum Doula
Offers education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester
Assists with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tidying
Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when necessary
A postpartum doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials PCD(DONA).
http://www.dona.org/
The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.
Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.
A Birth Doula
Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
Stays with the woman throughout the labor
Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience
Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level
A birth doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials CD(DONA).
Research evidence shows that the quality services of a postpartum doula can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, improve parental satisfaction and reduce the risk of mood disorders.
A Postpartum Doula
Offers education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester
Assists with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tidying
Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when necessary
A postpartum doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials PCD(DONA).
http://www.dona.org/
Interested in buying my watercolors?
All of these watercolors have a UV protective spray finish on them instead of glass and are on a painted mason board that is ready to hang. Each painting comes with its own tag of the title. If you are interested please email me at acajouroses@gmail.com for any questions.
Anatomy of an Angel- 7x14 inches- $98
As above, so shall it be below- 8.5x11 inches- $99
Christ lies within- 8x14inches- $112
The DNA of energy- 4x14inches- $56
Wisdom. Maiden, Mother, Crone- 4x10inches- $40
Peace on Earth- 13x13 inches- $169
The Whole Trinity- 10x10 inches- $100
Karmic Tree of Life- 8.5x11 inches- $99
The Observers/Earth's Surrender- 8.5x11 inches- $99
Sacred Spiral of Time and Space- 8x10 inches- $80
Sacred Geometry of a Seed- 9x9 inches- $81
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Lost
Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
There is purpose to everything, every mistake, every battle.
There is purpose to everything, every mistake, every battle.
Strength
True strength lies within, it is the spark of energy located around your stomach. This energy center is called your Solar Plexus it is the same divine energy as the Sun, it is the spark of life in its purest form.
When you concentrate on what you are those things that you are not sheds away.
Perfect divine energy.
To think that we have any control in our life seems trivial. We can't seem to see one foot ahead of us most of the time and just as soon as we think we know where we are going life always takes a spin. Surrender. Put your feet up while traveling down the river of life.
Honor who you really are.
At the very core of our soul there is a light. A flame so bright and intense that nothing can touch it. Darkness does not consume the light.... instead, the bright light of the Divine consumes the imagined dark nights. True strength is honoring this light, your real Highest self... Surrender, and be loyal to yourself always.
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