BOOK REVIEW EATING FOR PREGNANCY: YOUR ESSENTIAL MONTH-BY-MONTH NUTRITION GUIDE AND COOKBOOK by CATHERINE JONES, ROSE ANN HUDSON, RD, LD WITH TERESA KNIGHT, MD Disclosure: Doula Cheryl voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which she received from the author. All views expressed are only her honest opinion. Published on: 2 July 2019 […]
Just today, the Department of Health announced the first confirmed case of the 2019 novel coronavirus in the Philippines. During times of a health crisis, when a lot of things are still unclear, it’s easy to panic and be afraid for ourselves and our children–inside and outside the womb. A first step in combatting the […]
Have you heard of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean or VBAC? Did you know that more and more women in the Philippines who had a caesarean delivery are choosing this birth option for themselves and their children? Simply put, a VBAC is a vaginal birth after a previous caesarean birth. A wonderful resource to learn […]
I had the privilege of travelling to Washington DC with my family in the winter of 2019. Even with so many sights to see, I couldn’t pass up the chance to visit to the Lamaze International head office, and meet the people behind the organization. Fun fact: the Lamaze office is walking distance from the […]
Congratulations, Doula Cheryl Chan: Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator! The Pinay Doulas Collective is happy to share that Doula Cheryl has completed her certification to be a Parent Educator for Spinning Babies. She studied under Spinning Babies creator Gail Tully and co-trainer Jennifer Walker in St. Paul, Minnesota in July 2018. Spinning Babies is an […]