Tag Archives: pregnancy

9 Things That Improve in Pregnancy

Everyone’s experience of pregnancy is different, but very often these 9 things get better  when carrying a baby. Which of these did you enjoy? Eating of All The Things While you might deal with aversions in early pregnancy (and beyond), it’s been shown that food can taste better than usual later in pregnancy as sensesContinueContinue reading “9 Things That Improve in Pregnancy”

What Happens at Doula Visits?

So you’re wondering — what exactly are doula prenatal/postnatal visits all about? As every doula is unique, so is the outline for visits, the number offered, content covered, and overall feel. As a Birth Boot Camp Doula, I prefer to call these “birth plan visits” to avoid confusion with a care provider’s prenatal and postpartumContinueContinue reading “What Happens at Doula Visits?”

How is Postpartum Doula Care Different From Friend & Family Help?

You might have heard of postpartum doulas and thought, “I’ve got family nearby and friends who will probably visit, so I don’t have the need.” It’s true that relatives and friends are tremendous assets to the postpartum support network. But here’s the thing: sometimes we may feel obligated to entertain or host guests who arriveContinueContinue reading “How is Postpartum Doula Care Different From Friend & Family Help?”

Ideas For Celebrating World Doula Week

What’s This Week All About? World Doula Week kicked off in Israel as the first Doula Day on March 22, 2011. This is the date of the spring equinox, symbolizing the return of fertility. “The purpose of World Doula Week (WDW) is to empower doulas all over the world to improve the physiological, social, emotional, andContinueContinue reading “Ideas For Celebrating World Doula Week”

Birth Affirmations

If there’s a perfect time to take advantage of the power of positive thought, it’s childbirth! Birth affirmations provide an easy throughway to sharpening the mind-body connection before and during labor. They’re inclusive in that anyone can use them — you don’t need any special training, and they’re beneficial for any type of birth. ThereContinueContinue reading “Birth Affirmations”