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.
Category Archives: Global Issues
What We Learn Before We’re Born
Fantastic video on the influence of experience during the nine months prior to birth!
FDA Cautions Against Keepsake Ultrasounds
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Global Issues
Tagged FDA, Food and Drug Administration, Pregnancy, Prenatal development, Ultrasound
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The History Of Birth
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Global Issues, Videos
Tagged Ancient history, Arts, Birth, Childbirth, History, History of Birth, Timeless Way
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Wonderful New Website
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?
Posted in Global Issues, Videos
Tagged 60 Second Doulas, Childbirth, Doula, Doula Documentary, Doula Film, Ina May Gaskin, Midwifery, One World Birth, Professions
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The Essential Ingredient: Doula
This video (created by DONA International, the organization I am working to gain certification through) discusses the purpose and benefits of birth and postpartum doulas, and features scenes including water births, dancing for birth, interviews with DONA International founders and … Continue reading
More Business of Being Born!
Alright, after a brief vacation from blog posting I am back! And I bring with me good news, stay tuned!
Penny Simkin Explains Delayed Cord Clamping
Posted in Babies, Global Issues, The Female Body, Videos
Tagged Delayed Cord Clamping, Placenta, Umbilical Cord
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Placenta Encapsulation
Ah…eating the placenta. Just one of the birthing traditions that modern society has deemed ridiculous, uncivilized and quite frankly outdated. But is it possible that we, in our grossed out state of mind, overlooked some of the benefits of such … Continue reading
Posted in Global Issues, Products, The Female Body
Tagged Doula, Health, Hormone, Placenta, Placenta Encapsulation, Postpartum Depression, PPD, Pregnancy, Reproductive Health
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Your Songs For The Delivery Room : NPR
Your Songs For The Delivery Room : NPR. Follow up article on NPR News talks about specific birth songs that women remember during labor and delivery. Very lighthearted and entertaining information!
Songs For The Delivery Room
Songs For The Delivery Room: One Woman’s Playlist : NPR. Choosing a playlist for birth has recently become popular here in the United States. Like many other life altering events (graduations, weddings, etc), the birthing experience seems to demand some … Continue reading
