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Jul 28
6 min

Reclaiming Birth, Reclaiming Language

Reclaiming language and reclaiming birth are intimately connected, but how can I work toward reclamation of language within my birth work?

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Miranda Kelly

Jul 16
3 min

How accessible is home birth without a home?

How accessible is home birth without a home? Is home birth accessible to Indigenous and Black people if housing isn't?

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Miranda Kelly

Jul 9
3 min

Comfort Measures for the Third Trimester

Here are some suggestions to increase your comfort as your prepare to meet your baby.

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Miranda Kelly

Jul 2
3 min

When Did You First Learn About Residential Schools? (Or Have You Yet?)

When did you first learn about residential schools? I was 12. I was working in my band office, and an Elder came in and shared his story.

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Miranda Kelly

Jun 4
2 min

Communicating in Labour

Birth present us with new opportunities to (re)claim sovereignty of our bodies and assert ourselves as decision-makers in our care.

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Miranda Kelly

May 29
2 min

Affirmations

A list of helpful affirmations for your birth and beyond.

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Miranda Kelly

Sep 28, 2019
2 min

Birth is Sacred

Birth is an ancient ceremony gifted to us by our ancestors. Birth is a sacred journey that takes us to new depths. Birth is sacred.

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Miranda Kelly

Mar 28, 2019
1 min

3 Exciting Things!

I want to cap off World Doula Week (March 22 - 28) with some exciting news: 1. I'm Certified! I'm proud to say I have completed my certif...

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Miranda Kelly

Mar 23, 2019
3 min

World Doula Week!

It's World Doula Week (March 22 - 28), which is an opportunity to promote the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual benefits of doula...

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Miranda Kelly

Mar 18, 2019
3 min

Preparing for Labour

The preparations you do in pregnancy can contribute to a positive birth experience and smooth transition into parenthood. While it can be...

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Miranda Kelly

Jan 2, 2019
1 min

Coming in 2019!

2018 was an incredible year as I started on my doula journey. I am grateful to the families that welcomed me into their lives and homes a...

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Miranda Kelly

Nov 18, 2018
3 min

Benefits of Midwifery Care

This week the Midwives Association of British Columbia called on our provincial government to increase investment in and support of midwi...

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Miranda Kelly

Nov 9, 2018
4 min

Why Doula Canada?

There's lots of options out there for doula training these days! Having not completed any of the other training courses out there, I'm no...

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