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Monday, March 22, 2010

Labor Pain Relief: Massage

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My name is Cherylyn

My name is Cherylyn
I'm a mother of six, a Birth Doula, and apprentice midwife. I've given birth in the hospital medicated and un-medicated, and at home. I'm passionate about all things related to childbirth and want to share my passion with others.

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  • - Birth Works
  • - Hypnobabies
  • - Hypnobabies Education in Utah County - Instructor Jamie Wagner
  • - Hypnobirthing
  • - Lamaze International
  • - The Bradley Method

About Doulas

Birth Doulas support women in labor and birth. To learn more about what they do, please check out the DONA International website. You can also find a doula in your area, or locate a doula trainer if you're interested in doing this wonderful work yourself.

Informative Websites

  • - Birthing Naturally
  • - Breastfeeding Support in Utah
  • - Bring Birth Home
  • - DONA International
  • - Giving Birth Naturally
  • - International Cesarean Awareness Network
  • - La Leche League
  • - The Shape of a Mother
  • - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Support
  • Breastfeeding Support - Dr. Jack Newman

Recommended Reading

  • - Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn
  • - The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers
  • - The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
  • - The Birth Partner
  • - The Doula Book
  • - Childbirth Without Fear
  • - Hypnobirthing The Mongan Method

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  • Bring Birth Home
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  • A Doula Speaks
    This Doula's Visit To The Dentist
    8 years ago
  • Timeless Images Photo Restoration
    New Guinea - WWII series
    11 years ago
  • Public Health Doula
    The nursery: DON'T forget to ask these important questions
    12 years ago
  • The Beginning of Motherhood
    Updates
    13 years ago
  • The Journey of Giving Birth
    Amy Swagman
    15 years ago
  • Birth
    A Beautiful Birth Story from Kim
    15 years ago
  • Religion and Childbirth
    50 blogs for midwives
    15 years ago
  • Birthkeeper Midwifery Services
  • Child of the Nature Isle

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