“I’m having an epidural, so a doula won’t be necessary for me.” Oh, how often we’ve heard this sentiment – and it couldn’t be further from the truth! There are a ton of misconceptions out there about doula support, but one of the biggest and most insidious is the idea that doulas only support unmedicated. “natural” labors. In truth, …
My Baby is Breech: Help! Your pregnancy has gone swimmingly. Other than a little morning sickness and heartburn, you and your baby check out at every appointment and everything is going according to schedule. Until that time at your 36 week appointment when a quick ultrasound reveals that your baby is now in the breech position. Hey now! …
I got pregnant with my first child in January 2015. I sailed through my first 6 months of pregnancy. On June 27 2015 everything changed. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I woke up early to paint the nursery. I was getting everything ready when I got a phone call. It was the kind of phone call you …
What Will My Premature Baby Look Like? If you are currently facing the fact that you will likely give birth to your child before the estimated due date, whether by a little or a lot, you probably have a lot of questions. Is my baby going to be okay? Will my baby grow up healthy? What is my preterm …
Where Are the Maternity Clothes in Annapolis? It’s official: your long shirts and rubber bands on your jeans are no longer working. You have a serious baby bump, and it’s time to go shopping for maternity clothes. Sometimes it can be a challenge to find maternity clothes that are stylish, in season, and flatter your body, but being …