As a first-time mom, there are probably a lot of things you are curious about and wondering what to expect. This can range from wondering what is a doula, to your body’s physical changes. There is a lot that happens during your first trimester that results in an internal transformation that triggers the hormones to […]
Is a Birth Doula Right for Me and My Baby?
As an expectant mother, there are a lot of decisions that you are going to need to make for you and your unborn child. This will include everything from choosing a baby registry to picking out the perfect name for your baby. It also means deciding if you want to have a traditional hospital birth […]
New York Introduces Medicaid Coverage for Birth Doula Support
Last night, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a series of initiatives with the goal of reducing maternal mortality rates in New York State. In his words, “Maternal mortality should not be a fear anyone in New York should have to face in the 21st century.” Indeed, this sentiment could be echoed by any […]
What Exactly Does a Doula Do During Childbirth?
Everyone knows the answer to what is a doula, but not everyone understands what exactly it is that they do. While a doula is there to provide support to the mother, they are also there to ensure that labor is safe, a little easier and sometimes faster. This can be attributed to the continual emotional, […]
How to Survive Prodromal Labor
There are typically three different phases of labor—early labor, active labor and transition. But in some instances, often for first time labors, there is a fourth phase: prodromal labor. While this phase doesn’t happen often, when it does it can cause a lot of confusion, especially for first time moms unless they have a certified […]
Breathing Tips for Labor and Delivery
Expectant mothers have probably seen enough movies and television shows that depict labor that they know how important breathing is to help them focus during labor. Lamaze breathing used to be quite popular as it taught mothers patterned breathing, such as hee-hee-hoo. While Lamaze has moved away from patterned breathing, focusing on the breath and […]