During your 9th month (or Due Window) there are multiple ways to actively prepare your body for your upcoming labor and birth and, if desired, set the stage for nudging baby earthside. Let's explore what these are and help you streamline this process by way of an easy checklist that can help keep you on track!
Read MoreIf you are pregnant, perhaps you are thinking “How can I achieve a positive birth experience?” Of course, ultimately, we hear that as long as mom and baby are healthy, birth stories don’t matter. But that’s just code for: If you both survive, that’s good enough. However, I don’t believe that we should be aiming so low. Birth experiences are pivotal in one’s life and how you remember and perceive what happens will stay with you for your whole life.
Read MoreWhen should I hire a doula? Sooner or later? Well, that depends...how far along are you? First Trimester? Second Trimester? Third Trimester? The short answer is basically A: The sooner the better! and B: But better late than ever! But WHY?
Your doula is like your Sherpa. Your doula helps you know the easiest path to take. Your doula helps you to know when to push forward, when to rest, when to eat, how to breathe. Your doula guides you on alternate trails when necessary, knows what equipment you will need, and shows you how to train beforehand.
Read MoreSome people don’t fully understand the difference between the roles of a midwife and a doula, while others realize they aren’t the same, but figure that their midwife will do all the “doula” stuff anyway, so they don’t see the need to have both. Let’s clarify the distinct roles of these two types of birth companions and how they both have a part to play in your birth.
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