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Maine Doulas Presents Little Bat's Cozy Cave at Little Monster's Ball 2015
Maine Doulas will be hosting a nook for feeding and changing our youngest guests. So if you find yourself in need of a comfortable space to nurse, pump or put on a fresh diaper, come find us in Little Bat's Cozy Cave! We've created a sweet oasis for you.
Stop by for a chance to be included in our giveaway!
To Have the Birth You Want, You Need:
When giving birth, the MOST important thing is a healthy mother, healthy baby. But it isn't the ONLY important thing. We are here to ensure your: healthy mind, healthy bond.
Don't Tell Me: Everything Will Be Okay
It is safe to say you know at least one person who has experienced pregnancy or baby loss. Maybe you know about it or maybe it's being guarded. There is a lot of silence around this issue, starting with the very first pregnancy test. Women often hold on to their news until their pregnancy is "safe" at 12 weeks. Is this a good idea? No one can answer that question but you.
Ariel Bernstein - Birthwise Midwifery School
Ariel Bernstein is a doula, CLEC, placenta encapsulation specialist and, most recently, has completed her training to become a CPM. This included studying at Birthwise Midwifery School in Bridgton, ME as well as a preceptorship at the Birth Cottage in New Hampshire. She has been on a rich and diverse path to becoming a midwife, spanning continents in her birth work. She gave me a chance to share in her unique perspective and her journey to midwifery care.
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Robin Illian - Sacopee Midwives
Sacopee Midwives has been serving families and their choice for safe, natural home births for over 20 years. As with many home birth options, this group has a strong devotion to the sanctity of labour and birth. I caught up with Robin Illian, CPM , who joined them in the summer of 2014 after leaving behind her own practice, Open Circle Midwifery. Robin has a remarkably calming presence, which is a tremendous asset in this line of work. She is deliberate in choosing her words, so you have to lean in sometimes to soak in the magic.
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Suzanne Zimmerman - Midwives of Mid Coast Hospital
We are happy to introduce Suzanne Zimmerman, CNM, a hospital-based nurse midwife. Originally from Williamsville, NY and having attended Frontier Nursing University (Like Jerri Walker!) you may have birthed with her at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta or her current baby-catching location of choice with Midwives of Mid Coast Hospital. You'll be sure to notice her smile the moment you meet her.
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Jerri Walker - Back Cove Midwives
We are thrilled to introduce Jerri Walker, CNM, a hospital-based nurse midwife working with Back Cove Midwivesand catching babies at Mercy Hospital. Originally from Virginia her accent is a warm and welcoming sound to many. As an avid knitter, you might find one of her hats at your babe's birth.
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Celebrating National Midwifery Week in Maine
Honoring midwifery care is not only easy, it's a pleasure.
First, the country is celebrating National Midwifery Week which is sponsored by the American College of Nurse Midwives. It's a week-long event that celebrates the contributions and care midwives provide here in the United States.
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