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Jess S: Top 10 Favorite Birth Stories!
When I met Jessica she told me about her prior labor. She described it as traumatic, but made me aware that she had done a lot of work...
Melissa Duenas
Oct 26, 20239 min read
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Brooke, Logan, Luca & Beckham
This blog contains the story and pictures of two brothers; a stillbirth, as well the birth of a rainbow baby. Both of these boys are the...
Melissa Duenas
Feb 8, 20236 min read
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Hannah
I'll never forget the first time I talked to Hannah on the phone in May of 2020. She was funny with a southern accent and said, "I've...
Melissa Duenas Diary of a Doula
Oct 3, 20208 min read
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Heather's First Homebirth
On March 18th Heather sent me an update text about her midwifery appointment: “I just left my appointment. Sherri checked me and said I’m...
Melissa Duenas
Sep 1, 20207 min read
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Alexa - Prodromal VBAC
I met Alexa when she was newly pregnant as part of a Birth Tribe consult. As we sat in that first interview she told me a traumatic story...
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Dec 29, 20198 min read
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Diane: A doula's home birth
Quinn and Theresa, Diane's mother, were present and their anxious energy was palpable. Every time Diane would moan they would go by her
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Apr 21, 20196 min read
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The Calm
She was handling her surges very well from the outside. I was surprised at 4:15am when she said, "talk to me about the pros and cons of
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Aug 17, 201810 min read
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Overcoming fear: A VBAC Story
Jennifer had called me a few months back and wasn't sure if she wanted to try to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) or plan for a...
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Apr 30, 20189 min read
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Clinesha, Ron, & Jade
At 6:48am I received a text from Clinesha that something had changed overnight. She was 4 days past her due date, and wondering if she...
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Mar 20, 20186 min read
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"I don't really like babies"
The phrase, "I don't really like babies" often slips out of my mouth during consults. As soon as I say it, I always feel a sense of...
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Nov 6, 20172 min read
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