Emily Vasel - DOULA

11/04/2017

So your midwife or doctor is suggesting that you're baby is 'too big' to birth vaginally? Or you've been told you are 'too short' or 'too petite' and should just schedule a c-section?

PSSSSST! If someone is advising you to have a cesarean for these reasons, they are not providing evidence-based care.

Get the facts, be informed, and read this: http://evidencebasedbirth.com/bigbaby

21/11/2016

29/06/2016

Support during labor is so important! Having your mom, sister or best friend attend your birth can be great but it's not the same as having a trained doula there to support you.

http://birthbootcampdoulas.com/three-ways-your-mom-or-best-friend-is-not-the-same-as-a-doula/

Each person at your birth serves a different role.Three Ways Your Mom (or Best Friend) Is Not The Same As A Doula- all can benefit your birth!

12/06/2016

I am so excited to now be offering postpartum belly binding services! Let me know if you want more information!

Want to look and fell better after giving birth? Explore how the ancient custom of belly binding can be a part of your beautiful post partum experience.

18/05/2016

Have you gone past your ESTIMATED due date in previous pregnancies? What was going through your mind?

If you've ever been pregnant past your due date, then you've likely thought many of these things! If you're there now, you probably need a laugh - read me!

05/05/2016

"The WHO has developed a Safe Birth Checklist and doula support is included in that checklist."

World Health Organization(WHO) Recommends Doulas Attend All Births GloballyFirst a little bit about the problem and solution directly from the WHO,"

29/04/2016

"If you have continuous labor support, you are statistically more likely to have better outcomes and your baby is more likely to have better outcomes!"

The Evidence for Doulas Click Here to Download a FREE Handout Sheet for this article What is a doula? According to DONA International, a doula is a professional who is trained in childbirth and provides continuous support to a mother before, during, and just after birth (postpartum doulas are not c…

28/04/2016

It's never too late to hire a DOULA to be by your side!

27/04/2016

These are some great ideas to keep in mind if you are getting close to your due date! Remember, it's an ESTIMATED due date, not a guarantee. How many of you went past your estimated due date?

My fourth child was born 11 days past his estimated due date, which was 6 days longer than I had ever been pregnant before. Each of those days seemed like an eternity, and since then I have been on…

15/04/2016

Do you know the C-section rate at the hospital you plan to deliver at? Did you know that having a DOULA at your birth can decrease your risk of a c-section?
Read more about Consumer Reports’ C-section Ratings at http://bddy.me/1Vqa1W9

14/04/2016

As your doula it's not about me or my preferences. It's all about you! Let me be there for you!

12/04/2016

"The new documentary, Why Not Home?tells the stories of doctors, nurses, and midwives who are making the choice to have their babies at home."

Anyone want to come with me?

Walk the red carpet May 13th at Night At The Palace. Join us for mingling, music, drinks and a viewing of the critically acclaimed documentary Why Not Home?

16/03/2016

This! Don't be scared of a 'big' baby!

http://www.scarymommy.com/doctors-overestimate-number-of-moms-pregnant-with-big-babies/?utm_source=FB

Lots of pregnant women are told they're having big babies, but it turns out that's not always accurate.

16/03/2016

Here are just 5 of the MANY reasons to hire a DOULA!

14/03/2016

As a doula my role is NEVER to take the place of your husband but to support you both.