The first time I heard the term self-care was in a doula training course. The instructor brought it up, and all the women in the room began discussing how they take time for themselves so they can be better for their employers and their families. I had been a mom for six years and had three children, and it had …
Being a parent is a wonderful, rewarding, amazing love-filled journey. It will change your life in ways you never expected. It can change the dynamic between you and your partner, arguably more so than any other life event. Suddenly, you’re both responsible for the health and well-being of a helpless, tiny human. The crying, the feeding, the changing of diapers, …
So many of our clients ask us why we do what we do. The truth is, all of us here at Annapolis Area Doulas have our own “why”–the reason we became doulas–with one common thread. Some of us love pregnant women. Although pregnancy can be rough at times, and downright miserable for some, we think it’s really beautiful to …
I suffered from depression during my third pregnancy. I knew in my heart that depression would carry over into my post partum period, and I was scared. A coworker whose opinion I respected encouraged me to look into placenta encapsulation. WAIT. What?? Do what with my placenta? Ummmm, I don’t know, that sounds pretty…outlandish. I mean, I have made some …
The doulas at Annapolis Area Doulas are thrilled that summer has arrived! Summertime in Annapolis is like being on a three month long vacation—there is so much to do and see. We have compiled a list of all the things we want to do before summer comes to an end. Visit a Local Beach Living so close to the Chesapeake …