5 Reasons We Don’t Say “Birth Is Beautiful”
Time for an unpopular opinion. Learn why we avoid using the phrase “birth is beautiful” as doulas.
New Year's Eve 2018 Reflection
As the year comes to an end, we’re reflecting on 2018 and celebrating our plans for 2019.
Your Partner Is Not Your Doula
If you’ve chosen not to hire a doula, you might be thinking, “My partner will be my doula.” Well, that’s probably not quite true. Read on to learn whether your partner really can fulfill the role of a doula during your labor.
Why Decision-Making is One of the Most Important Skills You Need for Birth
Decision-making skills usually aren’t listed among the things you need to know as you prepare for birth. But we think they’re actually one of the most important things you need to know! Learn more about why we’ve created a class focused just on decision-making skills for birth and beyond.
What Does It Mean to be "On Call" for Birth Doula Clients?
Have you ever wondered what it means when birth doulas say they are “on call” for their clients? Read on to learn more about how doulas make sure we’re ready for our clients, no matter when labor happens.
What Does a Postpartum Doula Really Do?
Many new parents don't know about how a postpartum doula can support them when they welcome a new baby. Learn more about what postpartum doulas really do!
5 Reasons Why We'll Never Share a Birth Story on Our Blog
You may have noticed something conspicuously missing from our blog… birth stories. Although many doulas share birth stories on their blogs, we’ve chosen not to. Learn why.
Little-Known Ways a Doula Can Help after Your Hospital Birth
Giving birth in a hospital? If you haven't decided about hiring a doula yet, maybe this will shed some light on just how valuable that assistance can be, even AFTER your baby is born!
8 Savvy Ways to Manage Visitors at Your Birth
If you're wondering if you should ask any of your loved ones to attend your birth, here are some considerations from a doula to help you decide. And if you do decide to welcome loved ones into your labor space, we have some recommendations to help you manage it all!
The Reason You Need Your Brain and Your Heart in Labor
In this post we share our favorite decision-making tools for labor. We use this with our doula clients at almost every birth!
Meal Train 101
Rally your community to help feed you during those early days with your newborn! Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for using Meal Train.
The Infant Crying Curve Explained
If your little one has been crying more than usual lately, it just might be a normal sign of infant development.