Welcome to Simply Better Birth and Beginnings.
NEXT 2023 CLASS OFFERINGS:
“Simply Better Birth” and “Hello Baby” will schedule in-person classes as requested, but we are always available for individual classes either in-person or virtually.
Next in-person class offered in Youngsville, NC on Saturday morning February 25 and March 4.
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As a certified doula and childbirth educator serving the greater Raleigh and Franklin County area, I believe that the birth experience can be filled with strength, joy, and peace. Birth with support and preparation is “simply better.” It is my privilege to guide you and your family to that goal. Explore further for information regarding classes and services offered or contact me today.
Classes, services, and more.
Birth Classes
We believe that each child is precious from their moment of inception and that how they enter the world matters.
Click here to find out more about what birth classes we offer and how to register today.
About Mary
Mary Gillett is recently retired from a career in public health. She is a DONA certified birth doula with 17 years’ experience, an ACBE-certified childbirth educator, a WIC-trained Breastfeeding Peer Counselor …
Parenting & Breastfeeding Classes
Your learning journey as parents doesn’t end with birth! Click here to find out more about early neonatal development, breastfeeding, ways to interact with your newborn and more.
What we stand for at Simply Better Birth and Beginnings
What we believe:
Each baby is a precious person from the moment of inception…
- Birth matters…
- We try to keep it simple because nothing goes exactly according to plan…
- The spectrum of how mothers experience birth is powerful and sometimes very uncomfortable…
- Our thoughts should be shaped by a positive view of birth…
- Women are created for birth, but our lifestyle and culture do not always support birthing in the way we might desire…
- Those we love can often be the best support…
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Testimonials
How is a Doula Like a Glee Club Member?
Remember the nonsense riddle from Alice in Wonderland – “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” There was no answer to the question of course, but since I love analogies and tend to understand my world from drawing parallels, I ask the question, “How is a doula like glee club member?” I have a…
Learning Release: Lessons from loss and fulfillment
We might normally expect an article on infant loss to be written by someone a little closer to the issue (in age). I turned 60 this past year, and let me tell you that although child and pregnancy loss gets “easier” (whatever that means) with time, it does not get any less important. Maybe what…
Fresh Voices on Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is not my favorite month. Don’t get me wrong. I love fall and I absolutely love getting relief from the sticky North Carolina heat. But it is also a mash of emotions because in a two week period we have my first precious son’s birth day, the anniversary of my second son’s death, the…
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