When it comes to burping your newborn, the opinions are as varied as the individuals who offer them. Many grandparents insist that a baby must be burped. They believe that if a baby is not properly burped after a feed, … Read More
There’s a post that has been passed around Facebook this week. It’s a post that shows an up-close picture of an electronic fetal scalp electrode. Aka, an internal fetal monitor. See below. Birth professionals all across Facebook have been sharing … Read More
Your baby is here, and you couldn’t be happier. You’ve recovered from the birth, and now you’re ready for your family’s big day. Pictures! But as you book your photoshoot, you notice small red bumps developing on your baby’s face. … Read More
Here at Tucson & Sierra Vista Doulas, we offer the most content-rich and highly customizable childbirth classes available in Southern Arizona. As an expectant family, we know that your learning needs will be as individual as you are. As a … Read More
Here in Tucson placenta encapsulation is growing in popularity. With this rise in popularity comes a rise in those who offer placenta services. The placenta tincture is a popular add on option for placenta services. Let’s take a look at … Read More
Did you know that Canada recently outlawed the practice of placenta encapsulation? Placenta encapsulation specialists who continue to provide the service are practicing illegally. Seems like a drastic step, yet one that a national governing body felt necessary for a … Read More
There’s no doubt that you will find thousands of posts on how doulas can reduce the incidence of cesarean births. What I have often found lacking though is information. Information on how doulas provide support those who choose to have … Read More
Fear of a name increases fear of a thing itself.” Albus Dumbledore Of course, the name in the quote above references is Voldemort. You know, the bad guy in the Harry Potter series. In the birthing world, our Voldemort of the … Read More
Your family is growing! During early pregnancy, taking a childbirth class may not be on the top of your “must do” list. However, as your due date grows closer you may start to feel the pull of more information, options … Read More
By now you’ve likely heard that the Duchess of Sussex, Megan Markle has hired a labor doula for her upcoming birth. As doulas, we treat each family we serve like royalty. You see, that’s part of what we do, with … Read More