Comments on: Volunteer Doula: Rose Marie Bertrand http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand Daily dose of women's health news and media analysis Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:46:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Robyn Dahler http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand/comment-page-1#comment-2827 Robyn Dahler Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:14:13 +0000 http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/?p=5709#comment-2827 Nak, so sorry about random typing (actually he's sleeping in the sling, not nursing any more, is there an acronym for that? BWAK? ;) Absolutely wonderful to see! I have only known Rose Marie since I applied for the small miracles doula program myself when I found myself single and unexpectedly pregnant with my first child, and she was going to be my volunteer doula until health constraints intervened. she was professional about making sure i had the support i need, and although there was some chaos in between, she never wavered in her support of and respect for me and my unique situation. Since attending my first birth at the age of maybe 16(?) as a support person, and through birthing my own son naturally with the support of a wonderful volunteer doula, a midwife, and a supportive nurse, i have always had a passion for natural birth and look forward to working with rose marie from the "other side" of the table soon as a small miracles volunteer doula myself once i complete my workshop this month. Rose Marie, you have been such an inspiration to me, and thank you so much for all you do for women and the birth community. i have a lot of respect for you in our interactions and in all you have done for so many women and families. i wholeheartedly stand behind this nomination/award. take care and i will talk to you soon! Nak, so sorry about random typing (actually he’s sleeping in the sling, not nursing any more, is there an acronym for that? BWAK? ;)

Absolutely wonderful to see! I have only known Rose Marie since I applied for the small miracles doula program myself when I found myself single and unexpectedly pregnant with my first child, and she was going to be my volunteer doula until health constraints intervened. she was professional about making sure i had the support i need, and although there was some chaos in between, she never wavered in her support of and respect for me and my unique situation.

Since attending my first birth at the age of maybe 16(?) as a support person, and through birthing my own son naturally with the support of a wonderful volunteer doula, a midwife, and a supportive nurse, i have always had a passion for natural birth and look forward to working with rose marie from the “other side” of the table soon as a small miracles volunteer doula myself once i complete my workshop this month.

Rose Marie, you have been such an inspiration to me, and thank you so much for all you do for women and the birth community. i have a lot of respect for you in our interactions and in all you have done for so many women and families. i wholeheartedly stand behind this nomination/award. take care and i will talk to you soon!

]]> By: Amy http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand/comment-page-1#comment-2302 Amy Sat, 09 May 2009 04:17:20 +0000 http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/?p=5709#comment-2302 Rose Marie is an amazing woman, a mentor and a gift to the women she serves and the women who have learned from her. Her support and strength have brought comfort to so many women who might otherwise have had to labor alone, without a hand to hold or a soothing word to ease the pain. She is an advocate, a pioneer and deserves this honor for giving so much of herself to so many women in our community. Rose Marie is an amazing woman, a mentor and a gift to the women she serves and the women who have learned from her. Her support and strength have brought comfort to so many women who might otherwise have had to labor alone, without a hand to hold or a soothing word to ease the pain. She is an advocate, a pioneer and deserves this honor for giving so much of herself to so many women in our community.

]]> By: Mary Jo http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand/comment-page-1#comment-1430 Mary Jo Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:50:25 +0000 http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/?p=5709#comment-1430 Rosemarie Bertrand has been a pioneer for pregnant women and the natural birth process for over twenty-eight years. She has helped countless women and their children experience the joys of safe and caring childbirth. Nobody is more deserving of this honor. Rosemarie Bertrand has been a pioneer for pregnant women and the natural birth process for over twenty-eight years. She has helped countless women and their children experience the joys of safe and caring childbirth. Nobody is more deserving of this honor.

]]> By: Julie http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand/comment-page-1#comment-1376 Julie Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:44:31 +0000 http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/?p=5709#comment-1376 Rose Marie was a classmate form college. I was so impressed with the work she has done with new mothers and their babies. She had my vote! Rose Marie was a classmate form college. I was so impressed with the work she has done with new mothers and their babies. She had my vote!

]]> By: Betsy http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand/comment-page-1#comment-1360 Betsy Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:39:26 +0000 http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/?p=5709#comment-1360 In the very little time I have known Rose Marie, I have learned volumes about her through the women and families whose lives she has impacted in a positive and profound way. The Madison Birth community would not be what it is today without her tireless effort. Rose Marie deserves this award for her activism, her support (of mothers and other doulas), her devotion, and her generosity. In the very little time I have known Rose Marie, I have learned volumes about her through the women and families whose lives she has impacted in a positive and profound way. The Madison Birth community would not be what it is today without her tireless effort.
Rose Marie deserves this award for her activism, her support (of mothers and other doulas), her devotion, and her generosity.

]]> By: Asia http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand/comment-page-1#comment-1334 Asia Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:17:40 +0000 http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/?p=5709#comment-1334 All my best to Rose Marie! Determination and love she gives freely to those in need - I admire her giving! All my best to Rose Marie! Determination and love she gives freely to those in need – I admire her giving!

]]> By: Suzanne http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand/comment-page-1#comment-1317 Suzanne Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:54:10 +0000 http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/?p=5709#comment-1317 Rose Marie is a gem. She has a kind heart and follows through with kind actions. She has been active in many aspects of birth since I met her 22 years ago. The ripples of good she has done go very far. The world is a better place with her in it. Rose Marie is a gem. She has a kind heart and follows through with kind actions. She has been active in many aspects of birth since I met her 22 years ago. The ripples of good she has done go very far. The world is a better place with her in it.

]]> By: Aszani, midwife http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand/comment-page-1#comment-1313 Aszani, midwife Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:07:54 +0000 http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/?p=5709#comment-1313 Rose Marie has tirelessly mentored, promoted and supported people in the birthing community in our area for over 25 years. She’s helped launch many a career in the birth world, including childbirth educators, doulas and midwives. There has been a remarkable growth in the resources available to women in our area. Our strong doula community intertwines many of these places & practices. Rose Marie’s activism helped plant the seeds for the sweet birth community we have today. She deserves this recognition! Rose Marie has tirelessly mentored, promoted and supported people in the birthing community in our area for over 25 years. She’s helped launch many a career in the birth world, including childbirth educators, doulas and midwives.

There has been a remarkable growth in the resources available to women in our area. Our strong doula community intertwines many of these places & practices. Rose Marie’s activism helped plant the seeds for the sweet birth community we have today. She deserves this recognition!

]]> By: Hannah http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand/comment-page-1#comment-1311 Hannah Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:47:01 +0000 http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/?p=5709#comment-1311 If anyone deserves this award it is Rose Marie! She has kept the Small Miracles doula program running for all these years by providing an inspirational model of caring, energy and unflagging constancy. Thank you Rose Marie for all you do for women in labor and for the doulas that you mentor. If anyone deserves this award it is Rose Marie! She has kept the Small Miracles doula program running for all these years by providing an inspirational model of caring, energy and unflagging constancy.
Thank you Rose Marie for all you do for women in labor and for the doulas that you mentor.

]]> By: Jess Carrano http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/volunteer-doula-rose-marie-bertrand/comment-page-1#comment-1308 Jess Carrano Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:41:44 +0000 http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/?p=5709#comment-1308 I too second the nomination for Rose Marie Bertrand. She is truly passionate about caring for women; race, creed, economic status does not affect the depth of her concern. She gives tirelessly of herself. I have seen this in her work as a doula and coordinating Small Miracles, a volunteer doula service. In this she especially reaches out to those women who otherwise may not be able to afford the support and care they are recieving. Rose Marie cares for more than just the physical person of each woman; she is concerned about the well being of each person as a whole. Thank you Rose Marie for the beautiful example you are to all of us. I too second the nomination for Rose Marie Bertrand. She is truly passionate about caring for women; race, creed, economic status does not affect the depth of her concern. She gives tirelessly of herself. I have seen this in her work as a doula and coordinating Small Miracles, a volunteer doula service. In this she especially reaches out to those women who otherwise may not be able to afford the support and care they are recieving. Rose Marie cares for more than just the physical person of each woman; she is concerned about the well being of each person as a whole. Thank you Rose Marie for the beautiful example you are to all of us.

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