Parenting
Banish the Bad Mom fears: Find Strength in our Doula Training
Embrace Your Parenting Journey with a Doula’s Heart We know that this is a bold statement and we are prepared to back it up! So, you want to know how embarking on the path to become a doula can profoundly enrich your parenting experience? We are all parents, we’re passionate doulas, and we are a…
Read MoreGrocery shopping without kids isn’t the same as ‘alone time’
Written by Meg Kant Grocery shopping without kids isn’t the same as ‘alone time’ There’s no doubt, for some people the act of going to the grocery store brings them joy, therefore it might hit the bucket of feeling like alone time. However, for the majority of people, especially mothers, grocery shopping is just one…
Read Morea balm for your heart if you’re anxious about the world
Written by Meg Kant a balm for your heart if you’re anxious about the world If you are anything like me you probably have periods of time when you feel pretty stressed about the state of the world right now. I’m normally pulled between work, family, friends and causes I feel strongly about, like reproductive…
Read Morean imaginary escape: mothers and the fantasy of running away
Written by Meg Kant an imaginary escape: mothers and the fantasy of running away The language in this blog references mothers directly, as that was the subject of the research on this topic. However, we want to note that there is a wide gap in research on parenting and equity in relationships that doesn’t account…
Read Morewhy parents of ‘spirited’ babies need support, not judgement
Written by Meg Kant why parents of ‘spirited’ babies need support, not criticism Some define a ‘spirited’ baby (also referred to as high temperament, fussy, colicky, difficult) as: a baby with some or all of the following traits: a high needs temperament; challenging to settle; cries often; struggles with transitions; difficulty sleeping; temperamental feeding; uncomfortable…
Read MoreInfant Sleep Do’s and Don’ts: A Tool for Doulas & Parents!
Infant Sleep Do’s and Don’ts: For most birth workers, clients who are expecting for the first time are typically not concerned about their future baby’s sleep, or how they will function with far less sleep than they typically need until it’s too late. They probably have a lot of questions about what the…
Read More5 Things To Do When Your Client Feels Like They’re Failing
Feeling like a failure as a parent seems almost inevitable… If I had to count the number of times I felt like I was doing something wrong, or not cutting it as a parent, I would be well beyond my fingers and toes. At every milestone it seems there is a new curveball that…
Read MorePursuit of Philanthropy with Joanna Jordan: MSP Fall 2018 Scholarship Winner
For the Fall 2018 Doula Maternal Support Practitioner Program Scholarship at bebo mia inc we had some amazing applicants and are thrilled to present our winners’ submissions. With the help of some incredible sponsors like Olivia Scobie & we were able to offer Scholarships to our combined fertility, birth and postpartum doula training. In 2018, we also…
Read MoreMaternal Mental Health Doula Jasmine Young: Fall 2018 MSP Scholarship Winner
For the Fall 2018 Doula Maternal Support Practitioner Program Scholarship at bebo mia inc we had some amazing applicants and are thrilled to present our winners’ submissions. With the help of some incredible sponsors like Olivia Scobie & community partners we were able to offer 7 Scholarships to our combined fertility, birth and postpartum doula training. In…
Read MoreSupporting Queer Families with Knowledge: Meet Carly Ainlay
For the Fall 2018 Doula Maternal Support Practitioner Program Scholarship at bebo mia inc we had some amazing applicants and are thrilled to present our winners’ submissions. With the help of some incredible sponsors like Olivia Scobie & community partners we were able to offer 7 Scholarships to our combined fertility, birth and postpartum doula training. Last…
Read MoreFertility Doula – What Clients Want
As a doula it is likely you have, or will have, clients who have conceived through fertility treatment. In many ways these clients have pregnancies like any other. Your client may or may not experience morning sickness, may or may not have a specific birth plan, may or may not plan on bodyfeeding, just like…
Read MoreIndonesian Doula & Childbirth Educator Advocate Zahra: Fall 2018 MSP Scholarship Winner
For the Fall 2018 Doula Maternal Support Practitioner Program Scholarship at bebo mia inc we had some amazing applicants and are thrilled to present our winners’ submissions. With the help of some incredible sponsors like Olivia Scobie & community partners we were able to offer 7 Scholarships to our combined fertility, birth and postpartum training. This year,…
Read MoreCreating Change In France with Oliviane: Fall 2018 Doula Training Scholarship Winner
For the Fall 2018 Doula Maternal Support Practitioner Program Scholarship at bebo mia inc we had some amazing applicants and are thrilled to present our winners’ submissions. With the help of some incredible sponsors like Olivia Scobie & community partners we were able to offer 7 Scholarships to our combined fertility, birth and postpartum doula training. This…
Read Morebebo mia’s Spotlight: Stories, Journeys, Twists, and Turns with Laura Gillian.
At bebo mia inc. we believe that our success is inextricably linked to the success of our students and community; when someone in our community succeeds, we all succeed. That’s why we want to put the spotlight on our alumni as often as we can. Our wonderful friend, Laura Gillian, has started sharing her story…
Read MoreCommunity Supported Doula Training: Join Bebo Mia for our 17th session!
We don’t know about you, but we are having a tough time leaving the beach/mountains/pool to get back into the office! We are though, we promise… We are making sure everything is ready for our most exciting launch time… September! And that means that we are opening up the scholarship program for our next semester.…
Read MoreRen The Doula: Advocating Through 'Breastfeeding With Affirmations'
The purpose of World Breast Feeding week is to spread awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding. To encourage people to share resources, knowledge, and participate in discussion about nursing within their communities and globally. The theme of 2018’s campaign is Breastfeeding: Foundation of life, with an emphasis on sharing the benefits of breastmilk for newborns…
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