When we feel the internal buildup of pressure, we often seek a way to relieve it (STERB: Short Term Energy Relieving Behaviors). The problem with STERBs is that they appear to work for a while, until they don't anymore. Then we seek out more of that behavior or even a new one in order to distract ourselves from the internal energy buildup.

C O M P A S S I O N Showing Compassion to Herself Compassion is such a misunderstood concept. If you look up the English meaning of this word, it lists it as a noun. A thing. As if we can hand it out or keep it for ourselves. But if you look at the etymology and roots of this word, you begin to understand it so much better and recognize how it can be so transformative for both us and others. Compassion stems from Latin and Greek Roots. Com - Coming near, close beside or toget

As children, we may have been given resources to know that these bodily sensations are actually our emotional responses to life. We may have been guided gently by caregivers teaching us the names of these different sensations, seeing us where we were, and showing us dignity and compassion. Or we may have had caregivers who were doing the best they could with what they had, but who were unable to guide us down a healthy emotional path.

Burnout is not fun! The national burn out rate for doulas is two years. Without boundaries, we risk losing our passion for what we do and finding ourself ready to throw in the towel.

An Enneagram Type 9 needs to find their voice and realize that their birth belongs to them - not to their doctor, partner, or doula.

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As an enneagram type 7, pregnancy is an adventure waiting to happen!

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The best Birth Partners are open.

The best Birth Partners are focused.

The best Birth Partners choose to be present. "Wherever you are be all there." - Jim Elliot

The importance of birth support cannot be underestimated. Do you know how to be the best birth partner?