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Author: Grace Nowakoski

Back to Birth

Posted on May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 by Grace Nowakoski

After a break from taking my own doula clients I’ve been fortunate to be the back-up doula for a colleague and to attend two births on her behalf this spring. This has been a perfect test to see if our family is ready for me to return to birthwork.My son, our second child, was born … Continue reading Back to Birth

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Birthwork

Posted on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 by Grace Nowakoski

My work is to hold space for parents as they welcome a new child. When that baby has brown skin these parents know from the first day that their child isn't safe in this country. They love, teach, and protect their child with the ceaseless fear that their precious baby will be taken from them. … Continue reading Birthwork

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