Yesterday I had my first birth at the birth center yesterday and it was such a positive experience! The mama was such a champ! Her entire family was there to support her, and she delievered a healthy baby boy. When he was born, the entire family broke out into tears (even the nurse and midwives!) I might have shed a few tears myself :) For any expectant mothers out there, the birth center (Mountain Midwifery Center) is an amazing and safe place to give birth. It's peaceful and intimate. It had a rather difficult experience last week, and was feeling a little discouraged, but the mama from yesterday nourished my soul, I guess you could say...
Posted by Aubrey Anne
January 21, 2010
So, yesterday morning at 3:45am I attended my first birth as a doula intern. It had to be, for my record's sake, the shortest birth I have been a part of. The doula called me around 3:05am and told me that the couple was speeding to the hospital from Castle Rock, as she was fearing that she was going to give birth at any moment. The doula arrived to the hospital at 3:30am and I arrived at 3:35am.I walked into the labor and delivery room, only to find the mom standing beside the bed, moaning a... Continue reading...
Posted by Aubrey Anne
January 5, 2010
In her book "Diary of a Midwife: The Power of Positive Childbearing", van Olphen-Fehr talks about her experiences as an L & D nurse in the hospital system, as well as her experiences as a midwife. The stories that she tells and the insights that she gives are amazing to those pursuing careers in childbirth professions, and even to women every where. I am not quite finished with the book yet, but would like to highlight a few things that she mentioned in her book that really spoke to me and co... Continue reading...
Posted by Aubrey Anne
December 23, 2009
I was offered an internship with the organization With Women with their doulas, as well as a position on their on-call doula program with Lutheran Hospital! So exciting and such a great opportunity for me and look forward to the experience. I also have completed everything required to apply for certification through CAPPA, so wish me luck! Hopefully soon I can officially say that I am a certified labor doula. Gosh, that has a good ring to it huh?
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Posted by Aubrey Anne
December 14, 2009
As of yesterday, I am offiicially a college graduate! It was an amazing experience and I was surrounded by the support of my family, friends and wonderful husband. He has supported me through my entire college career and is more supportive of my future plans of graduate school and chasing that midwifery degree! So thank you to everyone for your support (and that includes my clients who believe in me!) I could not have done this without you! Please keep your eyes out for upcoming posts. Now th... Continue reading...
Posted by Aubrey Anne
September 24, 2009
After attending a training at Mountain Midwifery Center, I was inspired to become a midwife. As a doula, I cannot change the medical system when it comes to birth if I am not in the system! Childbirth is such a natural and beautiful thing, that I want to more a part of it-even though I am learning that the best doula is the one that intervenes the least, I want to bare witness to the miracle of childbirth on a more personal level. Thanks for reading, and thanks to everyone that has been suppo... Continue reading...
Posted by Aubrey Anne
July 15, 2009
While reading the book "Special Women", I realized what I would like to do with this "business" that I am starting. I would like to put my focus on providing services to low income women and pregnant teenagers. Please, spread the news...this is exciting. :) Continue reading...
Posted by Aubrey Anne
June 25, 2009
I recently had the pleasure of having sat in on a lecture on birth and the media, and the effect it can have on the perception of birth; especially for new mothers. As a doula, or even care providers, why should we care? Because it can be wrong! The media is extremely powerful in shaping one's viewpoint, and women get their ideas of what they want for their birth from the media. The lecture covered as far back as the early 1950's, utilizing "I Love Lucy" as an example of how birth was portray... Continue reading...
Posted by Aubrey Anne
June 17, 2009
This year's CAPPA conference was in Scottsdale, AZ and it was amazing. I met other labor and post partum doulas as well as labor and delivery nurses that are passionate about changing the image of the "Americanized" birth. The conference was 3 days long, though I was only able to stay for 2, as I had to get back to Denver for my husband's 10 year high school reunion.  On the first day of the conference, I was able to travel to Tempe Arizona, home to Arizona State University, and I loved it! It... Continue reading...
Posted by Aubrey Anne
June 14, 2009
My name is Aubrey Anne Friedly and I am greatful to have the ability to share my birth experiences with you. I assure you that any birth information that is shared on this blog will be at the consent of a client. Otherwise, the content of my blogs will be of my thoughts, opinions and personal expereicne. I look fprward to sharing this part of myself with everyone that looks at this page. Please keep a look out for a blog about my experience at the CAPPA conference!
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About Me
| Aubrey Anne Friedly |
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How did I find myself in the doula profession?
-Well, I have always been fascinated with women, nutrition and birth. I met with a mentor of mine at school about a year ago and told her about what I wanted to do with my life and how much I wanted to help women. She recommended that I look into becoming a doula. After much research and attending birth conferences, I decided to go through the training. After aiding in the delivery of my nephew, Ezra, my passion for empowering women during their pregnancy and the delivery of their child was found. I realized that by being a doula, I can help women on a very personal level, and develop relationships that can last a lifetime.
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