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Why Go Unmedicated?
With epidurals and other forms of medicine readily available on labor and delivery floors around the country, it’s become the norm for birthing people…
I’m Pregnant and I’m Scared
You’ve recently found out you’re pregnant and instead of being over the moon about it, frankly you’re scared shitless.
Why Are Doulas So Expensive?
You’ve heard nothing but great things about doulas and would really love to hire one for your birth, but why do they have to…
How Does a Doula Support My Partner?
You may already know that birth doulas are trained to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support to you when you’re in labor. Sounds fantastic,…
Do I Need a Doula If I’m Getting an Epidural?
So you’re pregnant and you’ve heard about these wonderful doula people (mostly women, but not always) who you can hire to support you during…
When Should I Hire a Doula?
When it comes to hiring a birth doula, you may be thinking that since you won’t be needing them until the very end of…
Will a Doula Replace My Partner?
So, you’ve been considering hiring a birth doula because you’ve heard how supportive and helpful they can be when you’re in labor, but what…
OMG, I’m Pregnant – What Now?
You’ve just found out you’re pregnant for the first time and absorbing that reality can be a lot to process. The moment you find…
The Birth Room
It’s difficult to succinctly describe the experience of being a doula when people ask me what it’s like. When I get still and really…
The Birth Plan – So Important to Have, So Important to Let Go
After a recent birth I had to pose a question to myself: “Was this mother better off having a birth plan?” While I…