Pregnancy & Birth Resources for Alaskan Families
What is a doula? The name doula ( pronounced doo-lah ) is derived from a Greek word. Translated it means woman servant – an experienced woman who serves the mom, her partner and family members through childbirth and the early postpartum period. A doula’s role is one of support to the woman who is preparing [...]
Recently, we’ve seen some buzz on the internet about a new book, Epidural Without Guilt. Childbirth Without Pain by Gilbert Grant, an anesthesiologist. At least one other blogger has disputed his logic, so I thought I’d weigh in on the evidence basis for his claims. Dr. Grant says that according to his analysis of the [...]