Skin-to-Skin Care
Today, we’d like to share with you how kangaroo and human parenting are alike. They are both carrying mammals and their infants expect to be carried close to the warmth of their mama in order to mature. Both human and kangaroo mothers produce milk that is a perfect blend of [...]
Our Latest Press Release
NEW NONPROFIT SERVES VULNERABLE MOTHERS Knoxville, TN - Maternal-fetal outcomes in East Tennessee rank among the worst in the nation, and a new nonprofit aims to change that. “We are seeing so many pregnant women who are at a total disadvantage in terms of being able to carry a baby [...]
February Fundraising Update
Dear friends and supporters, Thanks for checking in with us! We wanted to communicate some of what has been going on and some interesting things we've learned during the first half of this fundraiser. First, status update. We've raised $3,640 the last two weeks, the majority of which has been [...]
2016 Update
It's been awhile! We wanted to update you on what is going on here at Open Heart Doula. These are exciting times. As you may know, last year, we became a registered 501(c)3. We did this because honestly, we were flooded with requests for our [...]
Reflections
It's coming… Do you feel it? A brand new year. It is the time that we all feel that sense of newness, fresh starts and endless possibilities. I am definitely feeling it today. I am ready to embrace 2015 with wide eyes and an open heart (no pun intended). I [...]
WaterBirth
Evidence on the Safety of Water Birth Have you had a waterbirth? Interested in a waterbirth? Have someone you'd like to give information on waterbirth? Love waterbirth and waterbirth stories? This article is for you! Check it out over at: http://evidencebasedbirth.com/waterbirth/ Here's a little sample of some of the information the [...]