Fantastic video on the influence of experience during the nine months prior to birth!
This piece of art is both stunning and inspirational; a truly beautiful rendering of the birth experience. This piece is wonderful for visualizing, meditating upon, and positively pondering the miracle of birth. It could easily be used as a focal point in labor, yes?
Here is a link to the article explaining the piece and its artist:
http://visualizingbirth.org/radiant-crowning-in-damien-leggetts-freebirth
Congratulations to another amazing Momma! Kim delivered a 9.5 lb baby naturally after 31 hours of labor and named her Eleanor Elizabeth. I feel so privileged to have been a part of this special birth!
The following is an article cautioning against the unnecessary use of ultrasounds. Though it is a bit long, the information is incredibly important and worth reading if you are considering scheduling a medically-unnessecary ultrasound. It was written in 2004 by Caral Rados, a writer for FDA Consumer magazine. Great info! Continue reading
I wrote this poem during a particularly difficult labor, for a mother who worked so hard to be able to hold her new baby in her arms. She was truly amazing. And while I know she would find this rendering of her birth slightly humorous, I hope she will be able to vicariously experience the awe I felt toward her during the birth. Continue reading
This is a video of my client performing her circus act in the middle of early labor. She had a contraction just before and after the video was taken! A very impressive and fun way to start a birth 
I can’t upload it to this website (I’m too cheap to buy the upgrade that is necessary) so here is the link where you can view it:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150370733196166&set=vb.752131165&type=2&theater
Comment and let me know if you have problems viewing it!
Well, I had a busy week (as did two very special mommas and two incredibly supportive daddies). The first birth lasted 22 hours and ended with a beautiful baby boy latching on immediately and nursing away contentedly. Welcome to the world, Daniel Isaiah Timothy Ower!
Jeff, Jennie, and baby Daniel
The second birth lasted roughly 14 hours and was absolutely perfect! Healthy baby and healthy mama!! Welcome, Tamar Lynn!
Tamar Lynn Tescher
Best week of the year – with the exception of my wedding and honeymoon
This is a great series on the history of birth around the world. Its entitled “The Timeless Way” and features artwork from ancient times through to video of twentieth Century (possibly early twenty-first Century) births. Its super informative and altogether a great peek into the History of Birth. It is split into five parts, all of them lasting roughly 2-8 min. Continue reading
I recently came across a fantastic internet resource created by the makers of the documentary “Doula!” (which, I confess I have not yet seen, but am very excited about). Here is the trailer for said documentary:
Looks good, right? Continue reading
Cloth diapering can seem really overwhelming in the beginning. This is totally understandable, since cloth diapering is no longer the social norm and most of us have to do a little research to even figure out how it works. For many of us the questions seem to overwhelm the available (and often incredibly confusing) answers:
“What kinds do I need?” “Do I need different sizes?” “How do I clean them?” “What is a good price?” “How many do I need?”
Take heart! Despite the many questions, there are concrete answers. Continue reading
My name is Jessica Vining and I am a certified birth doula serving in the OKC Metro Area. I love all things related to childbirth and babies, vegetarian meals and my cats. I currently live in Norman, Oklahoma with my wonderful husband Scott.
