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Parents or Judges, Juries and Jailers?

23rd June 2019 By doulamaddie 2 Comments

My daughter Libby, who taught me so much about parenting

Would you order your life partner to stop swearing? Or manhandle them onto the naughty step? How about sending your girlfriend to her bedroom? Would you consider it appropriate if your husband sent you to bed or dictated what you wore?   The chances are, if one adult acted towards another Continue Reading

Men, Love and Birth…and a few giggles

21st October 2015 By doulamaddie Leave a Comment

Before we start this review, a small disclaimer is probably necessary. I know Mark Harris, the author of this new book on birth and, after a couple of years of online interaction, some lovely chinwags on the phone and a few real world hugs, I would consider him a mate. Still, I hope I'd be a good Continue Reading

The Father’s Role: Partners are Precious!

6th December 2013 By doulamaddie Leave a Comment

Over the last few years I have been honoured to support some amazing fathers. Men who have walked a dark night of the soul all of their own in order to be by the side of their lovers when they give birth. I have watched men step up, and step into their power as fathers. Just like the transition to Continue Reading

Planning a Wedding

29th November 2013 By doulamaddie 2 Comments

This is a guest blog post from my dear, imaginary friend Janet. She wrote me a letter recently with the happy news that she is expecting to get married in the spring. It is copied here verbatim. "Dear Maddie, It was so nice to hear all your news! I'm well too and I have some good news for you - Continue Reading

What is a doula?

2nd August 2011 By doulamaddie 1 Comment

So, what is a Doula and What Do You Get Out of Having One? A doula is a well-informed friend. She's there for you when you need a listening ear. She points you in the direction of good quality information to help you make decisions along the way. She encourages you to work out what it is you want Continue Reading

What does a doula do?

2nd August 2011 By doulamaddie Leave a Comment

Here is a list of things, in no particular order, a doula may do with you (Please note that this is a general list and not specific to any individual cases or all doulas. Also, not everything listed here comprises part of my doula service.) Meet with you and you partner to discuss your pregnancy Continue Reading

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