FDA Approve New PPD Drug – What Doulas And Birth Professionals Need To Know The first drug designed to treat postpartum depression (PPD) recently received FDA approval. This debilitating form of depression impacts around 16% of new mothers, making it one of the most common pregnancy complications. Kellie Wicklund, MA, NCP, LPC, a licensed psychotherapist […]
Doulas, ACOG Has A ‘Fourth Trimester’ Postpartum Toolkit – What You Need To Know About It
Doulas, ACOG Has A ‘Fourth Trimester’ Postpartum Toolkit – What You Need To Know About It Are you a birth doula wondering how to best support your clients after birth? Are you a postpartum doula looking for evidence-based information to share about your work? While most doulas are aware of the importance of the postpartum […]
Things Every First-Time Mom Needs to Know: Part 2
Congratulations! You are going to be a mom for the first time and we bet you are beyond excited and maybe also a tad nervous. Don’t worry, your birth doula learned all about helping women make the transition to motherhood when they were becoming a doula. Here are a few more things that first-time moms […]
Things Every First-Time Mom Needs to Know: Part 1
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 […]