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.
Tag Archives: Childbirth
Pretty Birthing Gowns
How we feel that we look can greatly affect the way we behave and the emotions that we experience. If you feel like a “standard” hospital patient, you will act like one. If you are able to feel like the … Continue reading
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Tagged Birth Gowns, Childbirth, Gowns, Hospital, Hospital Gowns, hospital patient, individuality, Pretty Pushers
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Radient Crowning in Damien Leggett’s “Freebirth of Amara”
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Art, The Female Body
Tagged Art, Birth Art, Childbirth, Focal Point, Pregnancy and Birth, Visualizing, Visualizing Birth
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Two Births in One Week!
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 … Continue reading
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
Postpartum Doulas
Ok, a post centering around postpartum doulas is long over-due. In general, there are two different types of doula, a birth doula (like me) and a postpartum doula. Their names essentially explain their specific areas of expertise – birth doulas focus … Continue reading
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Tagged Birth, Childbirth, DONA, Doula, Postnatal, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Doula
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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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Currently Taking on Clients!
I am currently taking on new doula clients! If you are due December, January or February then this is the time to contact me! I only take on two clients per month (to make sure that I can set aside … Continue reading
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!
