When an expecting parent inquires about labor and birth doula services, they often ask something along the lines of, “If I have a midwife, do I even need a doula?” And my answer is a resounding YES. Midwives and doulas work together to help you during your labor and birth. Midwives Are the Medical Care Professionals Midwives are trained to help you deliver your baby and they replace an OB/GYN. Midwives do a whole host
Be still. Find your breath. Inhale. Breathe deep into your womb space. Exhale. Let go of fear and uncertainty. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale again. And repeat. Know that you are safe, your baby is safe, you are alive, and you are not alone. These times are different. There are many changes, but yet again, we are feeling universal homeostasis return in many ways. We are returning to ancient traditions + herbal medicine. We are connecting more
Is a doula only needed if the mother (or birthing parent) is planning an unmedicated birth? What if they know they want an epidural? While it is true that many of my clients plan for and do have unmedicated labors and births, I love supporting people whose plan all along was to get an epidural. There are so many things doulas do to help these clients prenatally, during birth, and postpartum. Getting Prepared Before my
What Does a Postpartum Doula Do?
Category: Support
So what exactly does a postpartum doula do? We get this question so often! Most parents are at least familiar with the concept of a birth doula, but a postpartum doula is something a lot of parents haven’t heard of yet. I’d love to give you a glimpse into this amazing service! So, I’m going to walk you through a postpartum session that I did recently with a mom of 6. She so graciously allowed
Overnight Support for Sleepy Parents
Category: Support
The first 6-8 weeks after your baby is born can be a huge adjustment for your family. You and your baby will learn new skills and gradually figure out your new normal. One of the biggest concerns and adjustments is often sleep. It’s very common for newborns to wake every 2 hours to feed overnight. New babies have tiny tummies and need to eat frequently, so it’s important to plan for this adjustment. How to
The best thing that was said to me during my entire labor was said by my doula. At the end, in the most intense moments of pushing and while the nurses, my midwife, and my husband were all saying things, what my doula said got me through: “Your baby is almost here! You’re going to see your baby!” I know it seems like an obvious thing to say but for me it was everything because I got so caught up in the pain I was feeling and wondering if I could take anymore. I’ll never forget that moment!