For part one of my series on epidurals, I'd love to share with you four really important reasons why you should hire a doula when you're planning to get an epidural.
4 reasons to hire a doula when you’re planning to get an epidural
Tag: labor
How to get my “30 birth muffins” list
Before you ask, nope, they're not made of placenta.
What are birth muffins?
Before you ask, nope, they're not made of placenta.
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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5 early signs of labor
This infographic lists five indications that baby is coming soon.
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.
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