Doula Amanda Wright shares about the history of peanut balls and 5 helpful ways to use them in labor!

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESMay 9, 2023birth, optimal fetal positioning, positioning for birth, birth toolsComment

Birth | Fort Worth

A year ago we had a dream. Today we're one step closer to making that dream a reality! Read on to find out the big changes FWDA has in store...

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESMay 31, 2017Birth | Fort WorthBest Doula in Fort Worth, birth, Fort Worth Placenta Encapsulation

Music for Labor: How to Make an Awesome Labor Playlist

Curious about the type of music to include on your Labor Playlist? We share some tips and tricks for creating the perfect playlist for your labor!

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESMarch 8, 2017birth | Fort Worthbirth, birth playlist, music for labor, transition, early labor, pushing

birth | Fort Worth Favs: Top 5 Pregnancy & Birth Books

"What birth books do you recommend?"

We get this question all of the time, and we love it because it shows you are looking to get informed! There are so many options out there so we've done you a solid and narrowed it down a bit. Happy reading!

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESDecember 7, 2016Fort Worth Doula Associatesbirth, Penny Simkin, labor, pregnancy, books, preparing for birth, un-medicated birth, natural birth, Ina May Gaskin, birth affirmation, positive birth stories, Your Best Birth Class

Stopping the Birth Blame Game

How much would our birth culture change if we stopped blaming women?

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESNovember 16, 2016Fort Worth Doula Associatesbirth, postpartum depression, postpartum hemorrhage, tear during birth, diet during pregnancy, essential oils

Your Best Birth MATTERS

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What story will YOUR birth tell?? Prepare for #YourBestBirth with birth | Fort Worth, your experts for all things birth.

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESSeptember 17, 2016birth | Fort Worthbirth, epidural, pain relief, un-medicated birth, natural birth, doula, Fort Worth birth, Your Best Birth ClassComment

After a Cesarean: Seeding a Baby's Microbiome

Vaginal seeding, the process of exposing a cesarean born baby to the mother's vaginal microbiome, is gaining popularity - particularly in Europe- as research about the differences between vaginal born and cesarean born babes' gut health continues to emerge.

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESSeptember 9, 2016Fort Worth Doula AssociatesVaginal Seeding, microbiome, cesarean, birth, Grace OBGYN

What Should I Do When Labor Begins??

Ahhh... the question on every pregnant woman's mind. Luckily, there's an easy answer. Sort of. You need to REST- and we explain exactly what that means- read on!

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESJuly 14, 2016labor, pregnancy, birthComment

Flip Your Script

I'm not dreading those teenage years. I'm thinking about how I can help her become the very best version of herself. The person I can't wait to meet.

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESJuly 1, 2016Fort Worth Doula Associatesparenting, birth

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