Doula Blog

Guidance, resources, and wisdom from a team of doulas and childbirth educators to help prepare you for a safe, healthy, and empowering pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.

Empowering Choices: Using the B-R-A-I-N Method for Informed Decision-Making Throughout Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

Empowering Choices: Using the B-R-A-I-N Method for Informed Decision-Making Throughout Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

Informed and shared decision-making during pregnancy is essential for empowering expectant parents to navigate their journey with confidence and clarity. By embracing the principles of transparency, collaboration, and respect, healthcare providers and parents can work together to explore all available options, weigh the potential risks and benefits, and make decisions that align with individual preferences and values. This approach not only fosters a sense of ownership and autonomy but also ensures that expectant parents are equipped with the knowledge and support they need to make informed choices that best suit their unique circumstances.

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Packing for the Big Day: Essentials for Labor and Postpartum Stay

Packing for the Big Day: Essentials for Labor and Postpartum Stay

Prepare for your special day by packing these hospital bag must-haves: comfortable clothing for labor and postpartum, essential toiletries, energy-boosting snacks, entertainment, important documentation, and personal comfort items. Don't overlook a change of clothes for your partner. Tailor this list to your preferences for a relaxed and enjoyable birthing experience!

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Nurturing Your Body and Easing Pregnancy Discomfort

Nurturing Your Body and Easing Pregnancy Discomfort

During the remarkable journey of pregnancy, your body undergoes remarkable shifts and transformations to accommodate the growth of your little one. While some of these changes may bring about discomfort, making everyday activities like sleeping more challenging, it's important to understand that stress can often play a significant role in intensifying these discomforts. Indeed, stress has a tangible impact on our physical well-being.

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My Mission for Childbirth Education

My Mission for Childbirth Education

As a childbirth educator, my goal is to promote normal birth, build women’s confidence in their ability to give birth, and ultimately provide the knowledge and skills birthing people need to give birth normally in the current maternity care system. In order to meet these goals, we need to help birthing people learn more about the normal birth process and identify their options.

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Recommended Books, Videos, and Websites for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Infant Feeding, and Postpartum.

Recommended Books, Videos, and Websites for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Infant Feeding, and Postpartum.

Gaining knowledge and then applying it to help make the best decisions for you and your family is key to being an active participant in the care you receive during pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond. Check out these helpful resources to help you along your journey to giving birth.

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