My KC Doula
Thoughts & Musings
I have a few people each month contact me in search of the best doula certification to embark on their journey in becoming a doula. We also have clients ask us every now and then “what is your certification and why was it the one you chose?” I want to spell out doula certifications for you in this blog to help everyone better understand what it is, what it looks like and how we get to where we are.
Many women who have consumed their placentas after birth report positive outcomes such as improved mood, higher levels of energy, alleviated postpartum bleeding, faster postpartum healing and recovery, better bonding with their babies, improved lactation and regularization of hormones following birth. Most people are familiar with the most common method of preserving the placenta, which involves dehydrating and encapsulating the organ but what else can you do with a placenta?
As My KC Doula has grown over the last three years and more and more families are reaching out for customized, professional support, it’s really gotten me thinking. Am I equipped to handle all of these things on my own?
One of the biggest fears that I hear from most of my clients partners is “I don’t want to say something stupid!” and honestly, you probably will say something stupid. Thankfully it’s not the end of the world in labor! Here’s three things to remember when encouraging, talking to and supporting a laboring women.
