Meet the Midwife: An Interview with Selena Eisenberg
Meet local midwife Selena Eisenberg, an advocate for informed choice and family-centered home birth care.
The Statistical Benefits of Doula Support (and why they don’t always matter)
There is research showing that doulas lower rates of certain medical interventions. But doula support goes way beyond those stats.
Doula Support for Planned C-Sections
If you know ahead of time that you’ll have a c-section, you can still benefit from doula support! Throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum time, doulas can enhance your experience of welcoming a new baby.
8 Reasons to Get Lactation Support
It can be hard to know when extra help might benefit you when learning to feed a baby. Here are 8 reasons to seek lactation support.
Roundup of New Parent Support Groups in Pittsburgh
Looking for ways to meet other parents with infants? Postpartum support groups are a great way to make connections!
What’s In Our Doula Bag?
Have you ever wondered what doulas bring to a birth? Explore our tools of the trade!
Awesome Thank You Gifts for Doulas
If you’ve wanted to get your doula a little something to say thanks but have felt a bit lost, we have a list of gift ideas (written by two doulas) that your doula will love!
Your Guide to Eating & Drinking during Labor
A doula’s guide to eating and drinking during labor, whether you’re giving birth in a hospital, birth center, or at home.
5 Reasons to Work with a Gentle Sleep Consultant
If you’ve never worked with a gentle sleep consultant before, it can be confusing to know when we might be able to help.
Patience Practice is the Best Toddler Hack You’ve Never Heard Of
Helping toddlers learn how to a few minutes on playing happily on their own without a caregiver present can make a huge difference in other ways. Read on to learn about this parenting hack!
Starting Mental Health Medication? Try These 5 Ways to Honor This Transition
If you’ve made the decision to start taking medication to improve your mental health in pregnancy or postpartum, we have some strategies for you to try to smooth out the transition.
10 Strategies to Help You Decide if Mental Health Medication Is Right for You
Experiencing depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy can be so disorienting. If you’re exploring options for healing and aren’t sure whether medication is the right option for you, we have some strategies to help you decide.
What You Should Know about Cervical Exams during Pregnancy
Pros and cons of routine cervical checks late in pregnancy, and our best tips for communicating with your care provider on this topic
Our Journey to Riverbend Birth
We moved our doula practice (and the rest of our lives) from Orange County, CA to Pittsburgh, PA!
15 Powerful Ways Birth Doulas Support Partners during Labor
Wondering how a birth doula will be worth it if your partner plans to be really involved in your birth? Read this list of ways birth doulas can make a positive impact on your partner’s experience, as well as yours.