Amanda Smith, Wellness + Birth Services, Spokane, WA

05/26/2016

Summer Special!
Two doulas for the price of one!
It's a real pleasure to be working along side Brandie Kiefer of Brandie's Birth Services. Inquire through email about our duo doula service and receive a free "Birth Options" PDF. Book a free consultation with us and receive a Pampering Postpartum gift set (postpartum bath herbs, peri-spray, and a relaxing lavender roll-on that can be used prenatally too). All of our services are combined into one package so be sure to check out her website too.
www.brandiesbirthservices.com www.birthdoulacare.com

05/13/2016

From the world-famous researcher and obstetrician, Michel Odent:


http://www.mothering.com/articles/researcher-advises-stop-thinking-avoid-4-ls/

The scientific love of my life is an 86 year old Frenchman with poor hearing and an impish tuft of grey hair. I met him today. Well, actually I was in his presence, and definitely could have touched him or spoke to him if I felt inclined. He walked right by me, twice. But I never … Continue reading…

03/29/2016

I'm looking forward to continuing my birth and breastfeeding education and spending time with fellow birth professionals!

The speaker line-up includes:

Penny Simkin
Baby Catcher by Peggy Vincent
Laurel Wilson IBCLC, author of The Attachment Pregnancy

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https://www.facebook.com/inlandnwconference/posts/619511461530413

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the Quality Inn Oakwood. You must mention the conference, in order to receive this rate.

10/31/2015

Take the time to nourish yourself.

Having a baby is a beautiful thing. After all, we spend nine months growing a person! Nine months picking names, picking clothes, picking out all the “stuff” we need. Months making a birth plan and

10/04/2015

Penny talks about her research around women's memories of their birth and the lessons she learned as a result about the importance of how a woman is cared fo...

09/11/2015

Proud to be a member of Bloom Spokane!

07/25/2015

Thank you Mumbai Midwife

06/19/2015

I love BANI too and Spokane Midwives!

06/15/2015

Another B.A.N.I. mama had a beautiful birth for her first baby. Calm and relaxed, following her body's lead, supported by her partner, doula and midwives. Having a great birth with a first baby is so important and such a perfect start to motherhood!

06/12/2015

The dilation number of the cervix is only where it is *right now* and does not tell us what it's going to do next. Here's the whole story on VEs.
http://midwifethinking.com/2015/05/02/vaginal-examinations-a-symptom-of-a-cervix-centric-birth-culture/

This post is about routine vaginal examinations (VE) during physiological birth ie. an uncomplicated birth without any medical intervention. The VE is a useful assessment in some circumstances, but...

06/09/2015

July BANI series will be combined into 3 sessions instead of the regular 4. July 13th, 20th and 27th from 6-9pm. (tuition is reduced to $200) Spread the word for me please, I appreciate it so much! This is perfect for anyone expecting late August- December!
To pre-register: http://www.birthdoulacare.com/bani-classes.html

Childbirth is a natural process and pregnant women inherently possess the instinctual ability to have their baby without the interventions so commonly seen today. B.A.N.I.™ re-teaches women the...

05/30/2015

Essential oils during pregnancy can be wonderfully supportive. Contact me if you'd like more info on therapeutic-grade essential oils.
https://www.youngliving.com/blog/pregnancy-and-essential-oils-a-guest-post-by-dr-lindsey-elmore/

Join us for a guest post from Dr. Lindsey Elmore, Young Living’s director of global education and health sciences. Drawing from her distinguished background as a pharmacist, Lindsey shares her advice for getting the most from essential oils during the tough, rewarding nine months of pregnancy. Check…