As we step into June, DD Companion Sam Reynolds reflects on her month of May and what this time of year means to her, professionally and personally. May ‘Spring is often more about foundational growth – inner growth, inner seeds being planted, our roots. Before we burst out, into the outside world, into the much … Read more
Maddie, the founder of Developing Doulas like to write poetry and prose, often on the themes of birth and parenting. You can read more of her work on her personal blog. Sand and salt,Salt and sand,Heart exalts,Take my hand. Pebbles and stone,Stone and pebbles,Maiden and crone,Radical rebels. Waves and ripple,Ripple and waves,Goddess triple,No longer slaves. … Read more
A Guest Post by DD Anija Jänes. We are honoured to host Anjia’s article and grateful that she has been able to find the time and energy to reflect upon, and write about, her postnatal care in Switzerland and how it contrasts with the care we routinely receive here in the UK. Read on to … Read more
This talk was part of a longer, 60 minute podcast, called the Maternity and Midwifery hour. It also featured our midwife friend Faiza Rehman, talking about the wonderful Raham project, supporting women in the S. E. Asian community. You can listen to the full podcast here
Here is a wonderful, tactile and gorgeous-smelling explanation of the precious gift we give when we listen to our clients. What a talented DD! Kay King, thank you for your beautiful creation!
I’ve been thinking a lot about listening recently. These two ears have heard some stories, I can tell you! I hear stories of love, trauma, betrayal, bitterness, jealousy, romance, exaltation and secrets that would turn you scarlet. As I listen to women, I watch their faces or, if on the phone, listen as hard … Read more
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