Posts Tagged ‘birth’
What to Expect after Cesarean Birth: First 72 Hours
After much anticipation and waiting, your baby’s birthday is finally here! Giving birth comes with many significant physiological events, and a whirlwind of emotions as well. In the first few days after giving birth, your body will undergo major changes as your baby also learns to adjust to life outside the womb. In this blog…
Read MoreWhat to Expect: First 72 Hours After Vaginal Birth
After much anticipation and waiting, your baby’s birthday is finally here! Giving birth comes with many significant physiological events, and a whirlwind of emotions as well. In the first few days after giving birth, your body will undergo major changes as your baby also learns to adjust to life outside the womb. In this blog…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a birth doula and a postpartum doula?
Are lots of people telling you to hire a doula? They’re not wrong – doulas have a strong track record of helping parents have better birth and postpartum experiences. But when you start to dig into the question ‘what is a doula?‘, you quickly find that there’s not one simple answer. There are lots of…
Read MoreWhat your doula wants you to know about birth
World Doula Day is coming up! Doulas dedicate their lives to supporting new parents. Birth doulas are on-call to be with laboring parents at the drop of a hat, anytime of day or night. It takes a special type of person to be a doula, and a strong passion for birth is a given. Doulas…
Read MoreDoula Interview Questions Every Parent Should Ask
Choosing to hire a doula is one of the best investments you can make in your parenthood journey. Doulas help ease the transition to parenthood with specialized educational, emotional, and physical support. Doulas have a variety of training, experience, and philosophy that they bring to their practice. Every doula, like every family, is unique. So,…
Read MoreWhat is a Doula?
Doulas make birth and the postpartum experience better for new parents. The term doula is on the rise as more and more parents embrace the vital role that these professionals serve. But even as the demand for doulas increases, the work that they do is not always clear to new parents. Many expecting parents hear…
Read MoreThe Doula Guide to Birth
Every birth is unique. But childbirth for everyone is a transformative experience. No matter how your birth unfolds, it will be an event that stays with you for a lifetime. Pregnancy and birth have the power to change you, to show you hidden strengths and love deeper than you ever thought imaginable. That’s why having…
Read More4 Ways a Doula Can Transform the Birthing Experience for Moms-to-Be
Women have been helping each other through childbirth since the dawn of time. Today, we call these dedicated people doulas. The word doula comes from ancient Greek, meaning “a woman who serves.” Modern professional doulas serve just about every niche of the childbearing spectrum: birth, postpartum, loss, antenatal… doulas are there for you every step…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom and Baby
The big day is getting close! When you can’t see your toes anymore – or by your 36th/37th week – it’s time to pack your hospital bag. There’s no telling exactly how long you’ll be at the hospital, but between labor and recovery time, it’s best to plan for at least 3 days. Your partner…
Read MorePreparing your Mind, Body and Soul for a Successful VBAC
Congratulations! You’re pregnant again, and you’re hoping for a different birth experience this time around. We’re going to talk about Preparing for a Successful VBAC. It’s important to prepare your mind, body and soul for a successful VBAC When you’re planning a vaginal birth after Cesarean, you may find yourself coming up against doubts and…
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