The time is 1 a.m. My client is resting well between contractions. Her support team is resting as well. I go to my bag of doula tricks and pull out my battery tealights and put them all around the room. Check in with my client as she has a few more contractions. Then I run for the hall and ask for a couple of warm blankets for her support people. Spread the blankets. Check in with my client for a few more contractions. Then I cover up the digital lights on the contraction monitor. Then I grab an extra pillow, the rolly around chair and position myself at bedside to rest and stay connected with my client.
As we all dozed and woke through the night, the candles offered a warm light that softened the edges of the hospital walls and countertops. There is something soothing about candlelight.
Come meet the Chico Doula Circle doulas on Thursday September 19th at 7 p.m. as we discuss other ways to make your hospital room "your" space. La Casita Primera Preschool, 2035 Esplanade, Chico, CA. All are welcome to attend this free meeting. Single moms, couples planning to become pregnant, and those that are in any stage of their pregnancy, and anything in between.
As we all dozed and woke through the night, the candles offered a warm light that softened the edges of the hospital walls and countertops. There is something soothing about candlelight.
Come meet the Chico Doula Circle doulas on Thursday September 19th at 7 p.m. as we discuss other ways to make your hospital room "your" space. La Casita Primera Preschool, 2035 Esplanade, Chico, CA. All are welcome to attend this free meeting. Single moms, couples planning to become pregnant, and those that are in any stage of their pregnancy, and anything in between.
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