All Families Doula Services

01/08/2019

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"The more of us there are in medical careers, the more research we’re going to get. We have to build up our numbers so we can lead the research to get the care we need."

03/30/2018

An important reminder as we approach the end of March. Whatever you are celebrating this weekend, may it be filled with joy and relaxation.

03/26/2018

Happy Birth Worker Week 2018! :)

Words by: Christi Trimble.

08/21/2017

When it comes to giving birth, and being supported during that time by medical professionals, expectant parents face a world full of binaries, like being a woman or a man, mom or dad. What about th…

07/12/2017

In a nutshell, Midwives "catch" and Doulas coach. Together we nurture and support, and this is a required read!
“As a caregiver, don’t make assumptions about identity based on presentation,” they said. “As humans we are categorizing all the time—we are looking for people that we understand because we’ve seen someone else like them. But it’s really helpful to crack open those assumptions and ask, who are you? Is there anything I need to know about you that would allow me to be a better care provider to you? When you ask those questions, you get really good answers. And as midwives, we value taking time with people."

Midwifery care is steeped in a cisgender and heteronormative worldview. Traditionally, when a midwife offers support to a pregnant person, she (there are midwives of all gender identifications, but I’ll default to “she” here) might remind them they will be a great mom, that the female body is a trem...

07/11/2017

It's postpartum visit time! So happy to check in on baby Cyrus and family. 💜

06/07/2017

Are you a fan of the show Call the Midwife?
Here's a great read on what television accurately captures about childbirth.

According to an expert, "Call the Midwife" is different than those other shows because what it portrays of childbirth is close to the real thing.

06/02/2017

Congratulations!!!

Two dads – one of which is transgender - have spoken of their happiness as they prepare to welcome their first biological child. Trystan Reese, 34, and Biff Chaplow, from Portland, Oregon, are already parents to two adopted children but always longed for a baby of their own, the Daily Mail reports. 

05/31/2017

AFDS are proud of offer a viewing space for "A Womb of Their Own" and would love for you to join!
Friday, June 9th at 7 pm.
Whether you're a birth worker, social worker, a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, you're invited. You MUST register for this event and pay the $15 fee (we're supporting an independent film). More info to come!

A Womb of Their Own: Online Screening Event All profits from this event will go to BBB + DTI's scholarship funds. Available anywhere you have WiFi! The film screening window will be open for viewing anytime beween June 9th at 7am and June 11th at 11:30pm PDT with a BONUS LIVE Q+A SESSION with filmma...

05/27/2017

Slow and steady wins the race. This beautiful baby boy arrived safe and healthy last night, and I'm in awe of their Mama's patience, strength and love. Welcome to the world, Tayden!

05/26/2017

Deep breaths, you have come this far and you can do this!

05/25/2017

Felix iz reddy 4 babiez!

05/22/2017

This healthy baby boy entered the world on Sunday evening. So happy to meet you Thomas!

05/14/2017

Happy Mothers Day!
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05/12/2017

It's a proud moment to reveal All Families' new logo! what do you think?! A huge thank you to the very talented Grace Pisula who took my rambling ideas and visualized them better than I ever could, and also shared her knowledge of how to further my brand. Check her work out through the link in her name! Many exciting things are happening and I can't wait to share it all with you!

05/10/2017

Many new and exciting things are brewing for All Families Doula Services, including a new look and logo! Stay tuned!

05/06/2017

This little acrobat arrived early this week. Welcome to the world, baby Cyrus! 💜

04/30/2017

She’s standing in the lobby of a hospital with a woman who’s just 24 weeks pregnant but experiencing intense contractions, a sign of dangerously early labor. Babies born at this point have around a

04/18/2017

Ever wonder what a Doula brings to a birth? Here's my bag of tricks!

04/17/2017

Have an old car seat lying around? Check this out!

Admit it: You have at least one outgrown car seat moldering away in a closet or the garage. Everyone does, because you paid good money for it, used it daily, and then when you didn’t need it anymore, soon realized that no one wants a used car seat.

04/04/2017

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595013/

03/31/2017

Did you know 1 in 3 babies in Chicago does not have enough diapers? All Families Doula Services is proud to participate in No Child Wet Behind, a fundraiser/fun run/walk hoping to raise 30,000 diapers for babies in Chicago. Check it out and join me! I am happy to take diaper donations as well. https://www.facebook.com/events/1054765667932041/

03/23/2017

Thinking about using a doula? Here's some info from APA -American Pregnancy Association.

Doulas can increase your chances of having a normal, vaginal birth, among many other benefits. Here are 7 ways how a Doula makes your birth easier.

03/22/2017

What an amazing weekend that was! Thank you Green Stork for a wonderful training experience.

Look out Chicago! This amazing group of newly trained Doulas was let loose last weekend. It was a weekend full of excitement and fun. All traveling from near and far. Representing MN, # IL, & !

03/22/2017

Happy World Doula Week! So proud to be a part of such an amazing community.

03/10/2017

My Rebozo came in just in time for class this weekend! Can't wait to use this.

03/09/2017