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.
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"Women are not dying because of diseases we cannot treat. They are dying because societies have yet to make the decision that their lives are worth saving."
~ Mahmoud Fathallah
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Category Archives: Videos
What We Learn Before We’re Born
Fantastic video on the influence of experience during the nine months prior to birth!
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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Cloth Diapering
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Products, Videos
Tagged Babies, Carbon footprint, Childcare, Cloth Diapers, Diapers
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Beautiful Water Birth
Posted in Videos
Tagged Birth Center, Home Birth, Midwives, Natural Childbirth, Water Birth
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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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VBAC Video (Slightly Graphic)
This is a great video featuring local midwife Margaret Scott and local doula Taryn Goodwin.
Posted in Videos
Tagged Caesarean section, Childbirth, Doula, Pregnancy, Vaginal birth after caesarean
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Why Placenta Encapsulation?
Why Placenta Encapsulation? – YouTube.
Posted in Products, The Female Body, Videos
Tagged Doula, Placenta, Placenta Encapsulation
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