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ICYMI: Most popular blog posts of 2021
In case you missed it, here are the top blog post hits from Abby the Sociologist Doula last year.
Exploring Mary’s Birth Story: what the debate about Jesus’ delivery can teach us
As you probably know if you've followed this blog for a while or if you've met me in real life, my Catholic faith informs a lot of my understanding of birth and death. So, as a Christmas special, I want to share with you a piece I wrote earlier this year about Mary's birth story and Jesus' delivery.
What to bring to the hospital for labor
Here's a short list of the things I see people actually use at the hospital.
How to get updates on local covid-19 hospital policies regarding doulas
Every Thursday, I call my local hospitals (Beacon Memorial in South Bend; St. Joe in Mishawaka; and Elkhart General in Elkhart) and check in on the hospital policies. In the upheaval of the pandemic, I want to make sure I know the latest info and I have what I need in order to practice at… Continue reading How to get updates on local covid-19 hospital policies regarding doulas
Terms Explained: what are prostaglandins?
Did you know that the same weird thing in your body can 1) make periods painful, 2) help cure newborns of certain kinds of heart disease, and 3) make a uterus contract? Welcome to the confusing and impressive world of prostaglandins. Check out this article to learn more!
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Building community – and rebuilding it when trucks drive through your walls: an interview with the doula behind The Mother Well
In which I mostly interview Victoria – about her work as a doula, the resources for parents she’s created at Mother Well Doula, her secret life as a young adult fiction writer, and her advice for being a mom and a small business owner –, and then, for a few minutes at the end, we have a back-and-forth conversation about doulas and privacy.
Local Birthing Location Options: Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN
Planning to have a baby in Elkhart, Indiana? Here's some info about a local birthing location option: Elkhart General Hospital.
CDC-recommended routine vaccinations from birth to age 18
If you're like me, you might be showing up blurry-eyed and exhausted to your newborn's countless doctor appointments, just hoping you remembered to wear pants. Keeping track of what vaccines the pediatrician will ask you about can seem like a nearly impossible task. Now, you don't have to. I made a handy list for you here.
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