In with the new!!

Wow!  It has been over a month since my last post.  The holidays were such a busy time.  I hope you all had a wonderful season filled with joy and the love of family and friends.

From Womb to Cradle was pleased to be a part of this year's Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund auction. The auction was just a small part of the Santa Claus Fund's effort to give families in our area a warm and happy holiday. Their efforts continue year round - http://www.mhsantafund.com/

In keeping with the new year, I'm excited to announce new changes to the From Womb to Cradle Doula Services practice!  We have added a new doula to our team.  Amanda Kleinsasser joins us from Tilley, just outside of Brooks, AB.  She will be serving Brooks, Drumheller and surrounding areas.

In addition to our new team member, we have also launched a brand-new website!  The design is breathtaking and ease of use has improved greatly.  We have included the same wonderful resources that were available on our previous website, now with clickable headings.  We also have a great new webmaster/web designer who welcomes contact regarding any issues with our site as well as design inquiries.  Visit our updated website today and see for yourself!  http://www.wombtocradle.com/

Thank you for your continued support and may you have a beautiful 2010!!

Michelle

Ethical Holiday Gift Giving

During the Holiday Season, we often get mixed up in the hustle and bustle and crowds at the mall.  Our children's Christmas lists are longer than a roll of paper towels and we, too, may have our eyes on the latest techno gadgets.  However, throughout the year, families are in need all over the world.  As a birth doula, children and expectant mothers are, of course, especially on my mind this time of year.  So, I thought I would share a few gift giving ideas with you that are selfless and bring a world of help to families in need.  If you'd like to help women and children affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty and give the gift of life this Holiday Season, please visit the following links:

World Vision Online - HIV/AIDS related gifts

World Vision - Maternal Health in Afganistan

World Vision - New Mother & Baby Kit

PlanCanada Home Birthing Kit