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Top 10 Things New Parents Should Know
This started as a letter to a new mom I know, and I decided I wanted to share it more widely. Dear new parents –Starting…
Packing for labor
I know there are LOTS of lists out there for what to pack for labor, but I wanted to post my own. If you’re planning…
Know When to Go
Knowing when to go to the hospital reminds me a bit of the Goldilocks story. If you go too early, you risk being sent back…
Client Privacy
I am a smart woman. I can put two and two together. And many times, I’ve been able to tell who a doula’s client is…
Hyperemeis Gravidarium: Not just morning sickness!
“Just drink some ginger ale!”“Sea bands will fix you right up!”“Just keep some saltines by your bed.” If you have hyperemesis, you probably heard these…
Postpartum Snack Basket
With so much to juggle in the care of a new baby, and partners often going back to work earlier because they don’t have leave,…
5 Ways Parenting Teens = Doula Work
Earlier today, I mentioned to a friend on Facebook that parenting teens was a lot like doula work, and she wanted to hear more. I…
What, exactly, gets broken when they break your water?
Breaking the Water The amniotic sac extends from the placenta and completely surrounds the baby. It’s filled with amniotic fluid, which is basically water. It…
1st Thoughts on Listening To Mothers 3
Is it geeky that I get excited about things like the new Listening to Mothers III survey? Childbirth Connection released 2 previous versions of the…
Will Work For Free?
First, let’s get one thing straight: When you work for free, you tell people that your work is worthless, and that’s exactly how they treat…
The Watched Pot Syndrome
I recently got over a bad cold. It was miserable. I had headaches, dry irritated eyes, and trouble breathing, and lots of other not-so-fun symptoms.…
A doula funny
Saw this on the internet and it made me laugh! How many doulas does it take to change a lightbulb? None. We don’t actually change…