Last month I rented a cozy little room in the downstairs of Kate's Natural Food's , next to Wholistic Wisdom on University Blvd in Harrisonburg. My little space is perfect for midwifery, childbirth education and seeing doula clients. I spent a few weeks painting, shopping, framing, and moving all of my stuff in. It looks amazing. To celebrate I am having an open house on May 19th with tea and yummy desserts for my clients past and present and my family and friends.
I have things set up so pretty in here and since I try to come without the kids this space has not only become a "work" setting but also a retreat for me. I can relax and get things done with dim lighting, comfy and CLEAN furniture (no cats or kids!) and pandora on the laptop. Ahhhhhh. If only there was a hottub in here. Maybe one day when I convert this place into Harrisonburgs first free-standing birth center I'll install a super duper birthing tub with jets!
Not sure if blogs are for me...
So this blog thing is a nifty idea but where does a busy mother and homebirth midwife find the extra time to post things?? I had really hoped this could be an advertising tool for my business but really is that the point of blogs? So next Sunday the husband of a former client of mine is going to help me create a real website! Exciting right. He actually does this kind of stuff as his business so I know its going to be better than anything I could ever come up with.
So now this blog will be just that...a blog. I will use it to rant and randomely post "cool" things but I will not be directing clients or potential clients here.
Heres to the future of my blog, cheers.
So now this blog will be just that...a blog. I will use it to rant and randomely post "cool" things but I will not be directing clients or potential clients here.
Heres to the future of my blog, cheers.
Africa, blogs and such
For Christmas this year my dear friend Sarah created this blog for my business. I am extremely thankful that she took the plunge for me and finally got me on-line. The problem is that she started it and now I must figure it all out. It has been looming over me as a very important to do project, but one that I have been afraid to tackle.
So today I have decided to post something and see what happens!
At the end of January I traveled to Kafountine Senegal on the west coast of Africa. I went there to volunteer at a birth center and to receive more training. I am so glad I did. The experience was life altering. I worked 6 days a week, sometimes 30+ hours shifts in a run down concrete building which served as the only Maternite in a 2+ hour radius,by car that is which no families actually had. Some mothers had to walk through the night to get to the clinic as they could not all afford the cab fair. For those lucky enough to live near-by they could come for prenatal, birth, and postpartum care for around $20.
Although the clinic was sadly under-supplied it provided a fairly high standard of care. The ladies on my trip donated some 300+ pounds of medical supplies which were put to use immediately not only in the birth center but also the general medical clinic. Items like lidocain, gloves, and soap were next to gold in that clinic.
My experiences were so varied that I could write a book but this is a blog. So for now I will simply post this as part one of Africa and hopefully get back to this soon.
Peace to you all.
Misty
So today I have decided to post something and see what happens!
At the end of January I traveled to Kafountine Senegal on the west coast of Africa. I went there to volunteer at a birth center and to receive more training. I am so glad I did. The experience was life altering. I worked 6 days a week, sometimes 30+ hours shifts in a run down concrete building which served as the only Maternite in a 2+ hour radius,by car that is which no families actually had. Some mothers had to walk through the night to get to the clinic as they could not all afford the cab fair. For those lucky enough to live near-by they could come for prenatal, birth, and postpartum care for around $20.
Although the clinic was sadly under-supplied it provided a fairly high standard of care. The ladies on my trip donated some 300+ pounds of medical supplies which were put to use immediately not only in the birth center but also the general medical clinic. Items like lidocain, gloves, and soap were next to gold in that clinic.
My experiences were so varied that I could write a book but this is a blog. So for now I will simply post this as part one of Africa and hopefully get back to this soon.
Peace to you all.
Misty
Gentle Birth Pool Kit
The Gentle Birth Pool, manufactured by Waterbirth International, was developed by two water birth parents that wanted something lightweight and portable for their next birth. The pool can easily be moved from room to room (when empty), and setup takes little time. Unpack the pool, put it together, fill with water and you are ready to welcome your child into the world! We provide all of the equipment you need for a warm, gentle water birth.Click here for more information.
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