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How Birth Affirmations Can Help You Achieve a Natural Birth: A Doula’s Perspective As a doula, one of the most powerful tools I encourage expecting moms to use during labor is birth affirmations. These simple, positive statements can make a world of difference when you’re aiming for a natural birth. Whether you’re preparing for labor […]
Envisioning Your Birth Experience: Write It Out to Have the Birth You Desire Download this printable to think of all of your hopes for your ideal birth As an expecting mom in your first trimester, you might not be thinking it’s too early for you to be thinking about the birth. When really how you […]
Best Practices for Home Laboring Before Your Hospital Birth Hey mama, First things first, congratulations! You are one of the most transformative journeys of your life. My hope is that your pregnancy so far has been beautiful for you. Gross, maybe, difficult probably, having its inconvenient and challenging moments but still beautiful. You’re nearing one […]
Packing Your Hospital Bag Like a Pro: A Sisterly Guide from Your Doula Hey Mama, You’re almost there! Can you believe it? After months of nurturing that beautiful life inside of you, the big day is just around the corner. I’m sure you’re in your third trimester of pregnancy. You can go into labor in […]
The Essential Role of a Prenatal Doula: Empowering Expecting Mothers Welcome to the wonderful world of pregnancy! Expecting a baby is undoubtedly one of the most amazing of journeys a woman can embark upon. But, it also comes with its fair share of challenges and uncertainties. Fortunately, in this modern era, there’s a wealth of […]
Support During Pregnancy: The Role of a Prenatal Doula Hello, beautiful mom-to-be! Congratulations on this incredible journey you’re embarking on! Pregnancy is a unique and transformative experience, filled with joy, excitement, and, let’s be honest, a fair share of challenges and uncertainties. As a prenatal doula, I’m here to remind you that you don’t have […]
Planning for a Natural Birth Plan After Epidural: Step-by-Step Guide As a mom who has previously experienced an epidural during labor, you may now be seeking a different approach for your next birth—one that embraces the natural process. Not because you are here to compete and compare with others, this is something you want for […]
Navigating Pregnancy: Understanding Trimesters for First-Time Moms Hello, first-time mom! Welcome to the incredible journey of pregnancy. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, body changes, and magical moments. Let’s take a stroll through understanding the trimesters of pregnancy for first time moms and chat about some of the common physical and emotional challenges you might face […]
Reducing Stress and Enhancing Bonding: Benefits of Postpartum Doula Services Hey expecting mama! Congratulations on your pregnancy! As you prepare to welcome your little one into the world, you’ve probably spent countless hours dreaming about the big day. But what about those precious, yet challenging, weeks that follow? After the stress of having a safe […]
Managing Pregnancy Discomfort: Trimester-Targeted Solutions Pregnancy is a journey of amazing transformation, filled with moments of joy and nervousness, but also comes with various physical and emotional challenges. Each trimester brings its own set of experiences and discomforts, it’s crucial for expecting moms to identify pregnancy discomfort utilize comfort measures specific to your evolving needs. […]
