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Why Hire a Birth Doula? A 3-Part Blog Series. Part 2: Will a Birth Doula Overshadow My Partner?

I have a supportive partner, why would I want a birth doula too? Doulas are here to support both the birthing person AND their support...

Why Hire a Birth Doula? A 3-Part Blog Series. Part 1: What's a Birth Doula?

I have a supportive partner, why would I want a birth doula too? When I found out I was pregnant with my first baby, I was completely...

Nourishing New Parents: A Guide to Enlisting Support during Postpartum

So, you're expecting a baby. You've made your announcement and participated in the gender reveal. You've completed your registry. You've...

Draft Your Fantasy Postpartum Support Team

The perfect team is out there, you just have to draft them.

Diapering Your Darling: It's More Than Just Wipes and Dipes

Changing baby's diaper. It's one of the most basic parenting tasks and one that you'll find yourself doing over and over (and over)...

Newborn Class: To Take or Not to Take, That is the Question. And here is the Answer:

I distinctly remember when I was RIGHT where YOU are (or where your friends and family are) right now! It was 2008 (okay, I’m old) and I...

Postpartum Doulas Can Provide The Pillars Of Support That A New Family Needs

Parents with a newborn often face challenges and struggle in four areas following birth, & a certified postpartum doula is trained to help.