I'm a doula-in-training (through DONA), and also enrolled in the Lamaze program. I want to work with lower-income Opelousas women. I'm also hoping to be a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor here.
Interested in meeting other natural, especially attachment parenting, moms, and working with women wanting a doula at their birth.
I wish! Nursing my toddler is keeping AF away, but we're working on it! :D Yes, I did have natural with my baby Ivy. That's what got this whole interest started!
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