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.
What is a birth plan for?
Tag: labor
Happy National Hydration Day! Let’s talk about hydration and contractions.
One of the most common pieces of advice people having contractions will hear is, "Drink a glass of water and see what happens." But what does drinking water actually do for you?
Meet Thea!
I'd like to announce the arrival of a new member of Team AbbytheSociologistDoula: Fetal Model Thea!
Local Birthing Location Options: St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN
Planning to have a baby in Mishawaka, Indiana? Here's some info about a local birthing location option: St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
What to do if your water breaks
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!
Local Birthing Location Options: Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN
Planning to have a baby in South Bend, Indiana? Here's some info about a local birthing location option: Memorial Hospital.
Coming soon: childbirth education classes!
I'm cooking up something sweet...
Why I (a labor doula) hired a labor doula
If you're wondering why I would hire a doula, I see where you're coming from! "Aren't you a doula? Don't you already know what you need to know? Or have what you need to have?" Sure. But that's not what a doula is for.
What does it mean that Abby is a certified labor doula?
I'm happy to announce that I'm a certified labor doula: Abby Jorgensen, CD-L. What does that mean?
Rituals sacrificed
When people ask me what it was like to have a baby during a pandemic, I have an easy answer and a hard answer.
The easy answer goes, “It was tough laboring and pushing in a mask. I’m grateful that the nurses let me take it off a lot.”
The hard answer is more complicated. It goes something like, “I feel like we had to skip parts.”
Abby the Sociologist Doula 