5 Questions To Ask Your Doula

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When considering hiring a labor doula, it’s common to interview one or more doulas. You might come up with a long list of questions or have only a few to ask. Or maybe, you don’t know what to ask. Here … Read More

Choosing a Prenatal Care Provider

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The first choice you make when you find out you are pregnant is choosing your prenatal care provider. There are a few factors to consider to help you find the best prenatal care provider for you and your family. A … Read More

What to Read: Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum

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There are many ways to gather the information you seek about your pregnancy and upcoming delivery. You can take childbirth education classes, or search the internet for your specific questions. You may talk to friends and family, or read one … Read More

Creating A VBAC Birth Plan

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As our clients begin to prepare for birth, the desire to explore their options is a common theme as they set out on their journey into parenthood. As doulas, we help clients navigate their options around their birth preferences, infant … Read More

Words of Affirmation

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We’ve heard the old phrase that talk is cheap but what if, talk is actually worth its weight in gold. Everyone seems to have a different relationship with using affirmations, as well as the belief in their power to work. … Read More

The Snoo: A Postpartum Doula’s Review

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As a postpartum doula, I have the opportunity to see what people are buying or receiving as gifts for their new babies—everything from newborn care needs, clothing, toys, convenience-based equipment, and many products in between. However, the one that never … Read More

What to Pack For Your Birth

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One of the most common topics we discuss with the families who hire us is what to pack for your birth. The decision about what to pack for your birth is a common focus as your due date approaches.  Not … Read More

Waiting for Baby

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Those final weeks of pregnancy are often so hard.  It’s such an exciting and often uncomfortable time!  During this time it’s normal to experience Braxton-Hicks contractions. Or pre-labor or early labor like bouts of contractions that can lead to frustration … Read More

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