Dear Expectant Parents, It’s instinctual…the urge that all mothers have to plant kisses all over their baby, immediately after they’re born. Now that you are getting closer to having a baby, you might be wondering what are the risks (or benefits) of kissing a baby. Firstly, you must understand that baby’s immune system is still […]
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Dear Expectant Parents, As you approach your due month, you may be wondering about early labor, and how you will feel during this stage of preparation and waiting. Let’s explore some common emotions of mom (and dad) during early labor. But first…what is early labor? In Early Labor your body is preparing for labor and
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Dear Expectant Parents, As you get closer to your labor and birth, there can be a lot of fear that comes along with the excitement and joy of bringing your little one into this world. Let’s dive into the topic of fear and the effect it can have on your birth. Take a moment to
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Dear Dads, So, you are going to be a Father! Take a deep breath…how do you feel? Excited, overjoyed, nervous, overwhelmed, or maybe a bit of everything? Somehow, you are reading this article, and you might be wondering: “What even is a Doula? How will that benefit me and my wife? And, can’t I just
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Dear Expectant Parents, The moment your baby is born will be filled with so many emotions and activities. Amidst all the excitement, there is a window of time that is crucial for the health and relationship between baby and mama. This time is called “The Golden Hour”. The Golden Hour refers to the first 60
Dear Parents, Where you birth is a special and important decision to make. This location is known as your “birth space” and can be your home, a local birthing center, or a hospital. As your doula, the scope of our serveices to you remains the same, no matter what birth space you choose. We are
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“To the woman He said: “I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; Your desire shall be for your husband, And he shall rule over you.” Genesis 3:16 NKJV Dear Expectant Parents, As a Christian Mother, you can wonder…did God curse women to have pain in Childbirth?
Dear Expectant Parents,So you’re nearing your due date! We know that amidst all the excitement, there are still a lot of unknowns. One of the choices most parents face around (and past) 40 weeks is whether they should induce. This is a tough choice and one that can be frustrating to settle. In 1964, Dr.
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