The science on this superstition is more complicated than you might think.
Full moon, more babies?
Category: birth
How to honor a loved one who has died, as you welcome a new baby
Birth and death often go hand in hand. This is often true for families who are welcoming a new little one while mourning the loss of someone they love - often a parent or another ancestor. Here are some ideas of how you can incorporate that loved one's memory into your birth and early postpartum experience.
ICYMI: Most popular blog posts of 2023
In case you missed it, here are the top blog post hits from Abby the Sociologist Doula so far this year.
Six ways to advocate for yourself in a medical setting
How do you advocate for yourself with a medical care provider?
ICYMI: Most popular blog posts of the first half of 2023
In case you missed it, here are the top blog post hits from Abby the Sociologist Doula so far this year.
How doulas and partners work together (or, Why I love being the third wheel)
A bicycle can work great with two wheels, but that third wheel can sure help stabilize it.
Book Review: The Women Who Caught the Babies
I encourage you to read this short book. And then read it again.
The Smithsonian exhibit on Black midwives you can visit from your living room
Here's a free and easy learning opportunity!
Small Business Saturday is all about support
This year, I've got two resources to highlight for support people as you're shopping on Small Business Saturday.
Terms Explained: what’s Vitamin K?
You're looking at your adorable newborn, welcoming them to the world, and then somebody's asking you about giving them some kind of a shot?! What IS Vitamin K, anyway?
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