Busy Busy Busy!!!

So I know that I have not been here for a while. I kind of hit a writers block. But I have been super busy since my last blog post....

I recently decided to push myself to start my doula business. I mean I started doing doula work already but now I really wanted to get it going. First things first. I signed up for my doula training course through WWW.DONA.ORG. I attended a 3 day labor intensive course. It was amazing all the tip and tricks I learned on how to support moms and family's during labor. The group of girls were so knowledgeable and our instructor was truly an amazing and kind hearted women...

So one step down towards my certification. Now I need to attend 3 birth totaling 17 hours in order to gain my certification. My wonderful instructor emailed me asking me if I was ready to attend births. Of course my reply was ABSOULTY. She went ahead and referred me a sweet momma who was expecting her first child. We decided to meet over coffee and totally hit it off. I was so glad that she chose me to be her birth doula. She was funny and quick witted. It was like we were long lost best friends. She truly prepared herself for birth and was willing to work hard for her baby.

Since then I have gained another client by a referral from a friend. She is a young first time single mom. She is so sweet with a kind heart. We are currently working on her birth plan. I can't wait to help her achieve the birth she so desires. 

I have also been introduced to this amazing network of birth workers. It is a truly invaluable source of information and support. Though this community I have been able to meet with other like minded doulas who really want to focus on servicing women that are at risk. Women from low income families, teen mom's, women shelters, recovering drug addicts that are expecting. These mom's wouldn't normally be able to afford doula care. So we are teaming up and trying to find a way to offer services to them. I think the future might hold starting a non profit to service the DFW area. There is such a need to help women feel connected to their birth. I truly believe it would put them on the right path to being a successful parent. To feel empowered and strong in a time that might make them feel alone and scared!!! 

So tons of work ahead, but all for the better. If you have some suggestions that might help out your birth community please let me know. I love hearing new ideas and having new recourses....