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Giving Birth During the Holildays
If you have a due date between late October and early January, you may have the additional stress and busyness of the holidays on top of preparing for labor and bringing a new baby home. Here are tips to make your busy life easier.
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I am excited to have just completed my first book, called the Knack Pregnancy Guide. It is a great resource for expectant parents or grandparents. In it, you can find helpful information and tips on all aspects of pregnancy and birth, whether this is a first pregnancy or even after several babies.
I have been a childbirth educator for almost 19 years; initially with ICEA and now with Lamaze International. I became a certified birth doula in 1995 with DONA International. In 2000, I was approved as a doula trainer by DONA and currently serve as DONA's Director of Certification.
As an independent doula, I practice in the Annapolis, Maryland area and have supported over 300 families during labor in the last 14 years. In the past, I have taught childbirth classes at two area hospitals, but now teach both group childbirth classes in my home as well as private childbirth classes in couples' homes.
Several of my articles have also appeared on About.com including Twins' Births and Postpartum Depression. I have also had articles published in professional journals, including The International Doula.
On a personal note, I have been happily married to my husband for 25 years. We have experienced childbirth twice and have a 21 year old daughter who is a college senior and a 19 year old daughter who is a sophomore in college. I am also a believing Christian and my faith plays a big role in every aspect of my daily life.
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