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Before the Test
Preconception Reflection & the Wisdom of Rilke A Doula’s Guide to Listening to Your Life Before Pregnancy Begins Rainer Maria Rilke’s Letters to a Young Poet is a small but powerful book composed of ten letters written between 1902 and 1908. A young aspiring poet named Franz Kappus had reached out to Rilke for guidance,…
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To Be or Not to Be… Pregnant?
The Hidden Responsibility Women Carry Between Pregnancy and Possibility “To be or not to be.” Shakespeare gives Hamlet this line at a moment when he is suspended between action and inaction, torn between suffering through the pain he feels or ending it altogether. In the play, Hamlet has just learned that his father was murdered,…
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Frankenstein, Reproductive Power & the Responsibility of Creation:
An Open-Thought Reflection for Women at the Crossroads of Choice (For Women Not Currently Pregnant – Just Thinking About It) Yesterday, I finished reading Frankenstein — Mary Shelley’s original 1818 novel — and I was struck not just by its gothic power, but by how deeply it speaks to reproduction, creation, and the fear that…
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Reclaiming Your Reproductive Autonomy
Empowered Choices: Reclaiming Your Reproductive Autonomy Dear Black Woman, Note: Let me set the stage a little bit. This message is written only for the women landing here because they are seeking abortion services — not for the general public. Something brought you here, and this message is for you. (This isn’t focused on situations…
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Top Abortion Options Before Viability
What You Need to Know 🌸 If you’re considering an abortion, it helps to know the most common options available before fetal viability. In California (2025), there are safe, legal choices whether you’re early in your pregnancy or a bit further along. 1️⃣ Medication Abortion (Abortion Pill) 2️⃣ Aspiration Abortion (Suction/Vacuum) 3️⃣ Dilation and Curettage…
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Honoring Adriana Smith and the Complexities of Reproductive Autonomy
What Adriana Smith’s Case Teaches Us About Bodily Autonomy and the Power of a Will: (By a Full Spectrum Doula Who Supports Women Through Life’s Deepest Transitions) As a full spectrum doula, my role is to support women and families through some of life’s most profound transitions. The recent case of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old…
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Understanding a Stillbirth
Learn what stillbirth is, how to cope with the emotional and physical aspects of stillbirth, and how a doula can support you during this devastating time. Always consult with your healthcare provider.
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Understanding Threatened Miscarriage: A Doula’s Gentle Guide
Bleeding early in pregnancy? Learn what a threatened miscarriage means, how it’s diagnosed, and how to find hope and support from a doula’s caring perspective. Always consult your healthcare provider
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Understanding Inevitable Miscarriage: A Doula’s Compassionate Guide
Facing an inevitable miscarriage? Learn what it means, what symptoms to expect, and how to cope with this heartbreaking experience with support from a doula. Always seek guidance from your healthcare provider.
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Understanding a Complete Miscarriage: A Doula’s Guide to Recovery
Learn what a complete miscarriage means, what to expect afterward, and how to heal emotionally and physically with support from a doula. Always consult with your healthcare provider.