A dear friend who knows me well, and understands my connection with labyrinths, informed me that today, May 6th, is World Labyrinth Day! So, of course, in honour of this amazing metaphorical symbol of life’s incredible journeys, I HAD to blog about it. First of all, some of you may be asking “What the heck… Continue reading Happy World Labyrinth Day!
Category: Jillian’s blog
Birthing by Cesarean in Awareness – Recognizing Cesarean Awareness Month
As April comes to a close, I realize that I cannot let it lapse without acknowledging the month of Cesarean Awareness. I’m interested to know – what does Cesarean Awareness mean to you? What does it mean to ‘be aware’? I find myself contemplating our current cesarean rate in my hometown, as it teeters currently… Continue reading Birthing by Cesarean in Awareness – Recognizing Cesarean Awareness Month
Women of Distinction
Happy International Women’s Day! Throughout the years, I’ve celebrated this day in many different ways from attending a peace rally to indulging at a dessert party, but this year takes the cake (pardon the pun)! I was honoured with a nomination for the YWCA Women of Distinction 2016 award for my contribution to the birth community as a doula and educator in the category of Mentorship and Education.
Becoming a Father
In all the births I’ve attended, it still surprises me to witness birthing women find the strength and endurance to dig deep and persevere until they finally hold their baby in their arms. I think most doulas would admit to more than once standing back in awe at the raw power of a woman in… Continue reading Becoming a Father
My Birth as a Rite of Passage
Like many doulas, I became one to change the world. Almost 10 years ago, when I found out I was pregnant for the first time, I had fantasies of a labor and birth filled with soothing music, candlelight, and a supportive circle of love while I gently breathed my baby down and out into the… Continue reading My Birth as a Rite of Passage