My new book "Visualizing Birth" is officially published!

It’s a short book with beautiful images that has roots in my PhD research on #visualization and art in Chinese religious traditions, in my own experience using visualization during birth, and in years of reading about visualization across fields such as neuroscience, philosophy, and sports psychology. It's also a celebration of 15 years writing my blog of the same name, which I started in 2010 during my second pregnancy when these ideas first took hold of me.

If you're interested in the mind-body connection, birth, or the surprising science of mental imagery, the book is a great read. If you know someone who is pregnant, or works in the birth community (midwives, nurses, doulas, prenatal yoga instructors, acupuncturists, etc.), this is a lovely gift. Available in softcover, hardcover, and PDF. #birth #childbirth #pregnancy #midwife #doula #birthart https://www.blurb.com/b/12773676-visualizing-birth

Missouri doula program shows early success as lawmakers look to expansion

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://missouriindependent.com/2026/03/16/missouri-doula-program-shows-early-success-as-lawmakers-look-to-expansion/

I trained to be Mom's labor coach. I had been through the classes with her and Dad for the first birth. I would have to be Dad this time. Mom and I actually got pretty close as a result. #doula #suicide #trauma #cptsd #writer #sociology

https://survivorliteracy.com/2026/03/14/14-aftermath-revisited-4/

Listening Session with Doula @ Silence Please - 05 Mar feat. Doula

#SESH #Doula

https://sesh.sx/e/1872998

Sorry Records with Doula, Mayon, Nick Boyd @ Bossa Nova Civic Club - 01 Mar feat. Doula, Mayon, Nick Boyd

#SESH #Doula #Mayon #NickBoyd

https://sesh.sx/e/1722610

I trained to be Mom's labor coach. I had been through the classes with her and Dad for the first birth. I would have to be Dad this time. Mom and I actually got pretty close as a result. #doula #suicide #trauma #cptsd #writer #sociology

http://survivorliteracy.com/2026/02/14/14-aftermath-revisited-3/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Transformation is not a product.
It is a passage.
And passages require care. #relationalanthropology #anth #doula #theory

http://invisiblymisdiagnosed.com/2026/01/22/relational-anthropology-doula-discipline/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I trained to be Mom's labor coach. I had been through the classes with her and Dad for the first birth. I would have to be Dad this time. Mom and I actually got pretty close as a result. #doula #suicide #trauma #cptsd #writer #sociology

http://invisiblymisdiagnosed.com/2026/01/14/14-aftermath-revisited-2/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

RE: https://mastodon.social/@lunarflight/115580629401909538

Help devi continue their education in birthwork. They are a wonderful person, and we need caring people like them in this type of work. The course they need on lactation education is almost $1000 (ridiculous, this knowledge should be free, and we live in a society or whatever). Any amounts and boosts help, so thank you.

PayPal: MagicAndSword
Cashapp:StrelitziaAtDaybreak
Venmo: Strelitzia-at-Daybreak

@FediAid @mutualaid #DirectAid #BirthWork #Doula #Crowdfund #MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #CommunityCare

Reposted from TO Library:

✨ New Program! Ask a Doula 🤰💬
First Monday of the month • 11 am – 12 pm
Next session: Monday, December 1, 2025.

Have questions about pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, or newborn care? Join Sharon Cody, PhD, a former scientist turned certified doula, for an open, welcoming conversation that blends evidence-based info with real-life support. 💕 Perfect for expectant parents, new parents, and caregivers — and yes, babies and little ones are welcome!

✨ A doula is a non-medical professional who provides continuous emotional, physical and educational support throughout pregnancy, labor & the postpartum period.

#pregnant #pregnancy #doula #baby #tolibrary #thousandoaks