Changes at A Joyful Journey

Warmly written by: Cathy Smith

Part of the journey through life is growing, changing, and figuring out the best path for you. Spring is the season for new things to grow so it's only natural that we at A Joyful Journey have recently made a few changes.  Some aren't what we expected but we always support one another, just as we support our clients.

Andrea is stepping down as Co-Owner of A Joyful Journey to focus on her family and her IBCLC training. She will still be working as a doula for A Joyful Journey

 Caley has officially started her maternity leave.  We are so excited for her to welcome her new bundle of joy!

Marissa is now teaching the Bradley Method at two chiropractic offices and she will be teaching for A Joyful Journey in the Fall!

Cathy has finished phase 1 of midwifery school and is officially taking clients as a student midwife with a CPM always in attendance.  How exciting!!

Lastly, we are in the process of setting up an office at our location to allow for consults and prenatal visits to occur if you desire.

Plus Size Pregnancy Resources

By Cathy Smith

As a plus size gal, I find that my clients feel pretty comfortable talking about weight issues with me. I've met some amazing women of all sizes and I've come across some great resources on everything from VBAC scare tactics to snarky blogs for plus size ladies.  Here are a few of my favorite blogs, books, and other resources for the beautiful women I serve:

Books:

Birthing From Within by Pam England and Rob Horowitz

Born in the USA: How a Broken Maternity System Must Be Fixed to Put Women and Children First by Marsden Wagner

Journey into Motherhood: Inspirational Stories of Natural Birth by Sherri Maneli

Blogs:

Health at Every Size - blogs about various health topics.

The Fat Nutritionist: Eating Normal is the New Black - blog from a registered dietitian who helps spread positive light on our bodies and food choices.

Evidence Based Birth - non biased source for current evidence based research and information on pregnancy and childbirth.

Midwife Thinking - Blog from a midwife on resources and news articles and to share knowledge and her opinion.

International Cesarean Awareness Network - blog and website with great resources about VBAC and support networks.

Well Rounded Mama - birth activist and size activist covering a span of birth related topics.