Childbirth education, birth doula, and bereavement doula services that are science-based and faith-informed
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
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.
Planning to have a baby in Elkhart, Indiana? Here's some info about a local birthing location option: Elkhart General Hospital.
A birth plan is a list of your preferences for birth. You might be wondering, "What's the point of that?!" I get that. But I believe birth plans still have at least two valuable purposes.
Here is some information about experiencing a stillbirth at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana. This information came from my personal correspondence with hospital representatives and was last updated June 2021.
I'd like to announce the arrival of a new member of Team AbbytheSociologistDoula: Fetal Model Thea!
Planning to have a baby in Mishawaka, Indiana? Here's some info about a local birthing location option: St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Have you ever wondered what apgar is? Or, just as accurately, WHO apgar is?
Here is some information about experiencing a stillbirth at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. This information came from my personal correspondence with hospital representatives and was last updated May 2021.
Whether it's a gush or a stream, any leaking fluid in late pregnancy could be an indication that the amniotic sac has ruptured. What should you do if you notice leaking fluid? Here's a handy reminder you can save on your phone!
Abby the Sociologist Doula 