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
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
Welcome to World Breastfeeding Week! At Tucson Doulas we understand that for many who desire to breastfeed the breastfeeding journey can be full of speed bumps and roadblocks. It is important to us that our clients be able to define … Read More
Doula Support During COVID-19 The ever-changing landscape that is a result of COVID-19 has left many families feeling fearful and unsupported. Here at Tucson Doulas, we remain committed to supporting growing families. Especially through the twists and turns that COVID19 … Read More
UPDATE 5-1-2021: Your Tucson Doulas are attending births at all local hospitals except for Northwest Women’s Center. Northwest Women’s Center’s restrictive visitor policies do not allow for doula support outside of established and limited visiting hours. UPDATE 5/28/2020: Effective Immediately … 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
Oh, the woes of pregnancy sleep. Let’s face it. While pregnancy can be a time of excitement and joy, it can also be a time of lack of sleep. As your baby grows, often your inability to catch a good night’s … Read More
As you prepare to give birth to your baby, it’s common to sit down and examine your options. You may decide to put it in writing in what is known as a birth plan. But there is another type of … Read More
Comes to El Rio Birth and Women’s Health Center “It makes us feel as if we’re not alone. A lot of times we think, ‘I’m the only one going through this’, but then you go to group and you’re … Read More
International Bereaved Mother’s Day was founded by CarlyMarie Dudly. This year it takes place today, May 7, one week before traditional Mother’s Day. It is a day that we honor and remember any parent who has lost a child, … Read More