Any and every element of birth support is an amazing resource for parents. But the role of your midwife is totally different from the support of a labor and postpartum doula. Combined, doulas and midwives can create an incredible team of support that nurtures your whole family. Doula support is unlike any other in the field and offers parents a customized …
We hear it all the time, said in different ways and without a lot to back it up. “My friend, husband, family, partner said I don’t need a doula.” There’s a lot of misconceptions that surround labor and postpartum support and the doula profession for modern families. Doulas don’t set out to replace the role of a new parent, they’re …
To swaddle or not to swaddle, that is the question. There’s been some debate about swaddling techniques and the pros and cons of wrapping up your newborn like a little burrito. Some chiropractic professionals praise the swaddle for it’s ability to soothe a fussy baby and others will warn about the potential dangers for hip and spinal injuries. What is the …
Traveling for the holidays is anything but simple. When you add a newborn or toddler into the mix, it becomes a whole new level of stress for parents. Taking some extra care when preparing to travel during the holidays will make the process a whole lot easier, leaving parents heading to their gatherings this weekend a little more jolly. We …
By: Heather Delaney, co-owner, birth & postpartum doula and childbirth educator The joy and excitement of that positive pregnancy test and the eagerness to feel those first symptoms are things that most expectant mothers experience in early pregnancy. One of the most common but often crippling signs of an early pregnancy is nausea, either lingering or accompanied by vomiting, or …