As a first-time mom, you are going to have a lot of questions, concerns, and fears. Which is perfectly normal, because you are starting a new adventure. Most moms spend a lot of time doing research, reading articles and books, and talking to other moms to prepare themselves. If a doula is part of your […]
Should I Hire A Birth Doula? Evidence, ACOG, And Celebrities Say, ‘Yes!’
Should I Hire A Birth Doula? Evidence, ACOG, And Celebrities Say, ‘Yes!’ Are you an expectant parent wondering if you should hire a doula? While few details of Duchess Meghan’s pregnancy and birth plans have been confirmed, recent reports say she’s working with a doula. When word broke that she may use a doula for […]
Why Hospitals Need Breastfeeding Counselors – ACOG Breastfeeding Guidelines
Why Hospitals Need Breastfeeding Counselors – ACOG Breastfeeding Guidelines Wondering how you can help your patients with breastfeeding? Are you looking for professional training to support your new mothers? Many new mothers hope to breastfeed their babies. In the US, over 80% of mothers initiate breastfeeding at birth. By 3 months, just under half of […]
Meghan Markle Hires a Doula as She Prepares for Royal Baby
Photo Credit: Wikipedia As Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, prepares to welcome her new baby with Prince Harry this spring, she is sure to be busy making lots of decisions on nursery colors, pram options and adorable new outfits for the impending royal. One decision British papers are reporting she made is […]
The Importance of Your Birth Team
Childbirth is an extremely intimate, vulnerable, emotional, and truly incredible experience. Therefore, you should be picky when selecting who you want in the room with you when it happens. While each woman will have different opinions on who she wants to be present, a certified doula school graduate can ensure an expectant mother has the […]
What to Pack in a Birth Bag
For first time moms, there may be many questions about what needs to be packed into a birth bag and what can be left at home. As part of doula training, your doula will learn what essential items should be packed and ready to go in case labor begins or an emergency occurs. It is […]