How can you be pregnant without conception even occurring? Why do trimesters have such a hold on the public imagination when they mean nothing medically? What is time, anyway?
Pregnancy: where timelines are made up and the trimesters don’t matter
Tag: pregnancy
Geek out with me about cell-free DNA
A personal update that has had me geeking out for a week
How to ask four doula interview questions you don’t know how to ask
"So, do you, like, actually help with stuff or is this just an oxytocin vampire situation?"
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.
How to hire an “experienced” doula (and why maybe you shouldn’t)
I'll occasionally hear folks talk about how they want to hire the most experienced doula - the one who has been doing doula work for the most years or supported at births. Sometimes, making a hiring decision based on this metric is actually not a good idea, for a few reasons. One reason is specialty:… Continue reading How to hire an “experienced” doula (and why maybe you shouldn’t)
A weekly practice that could make a world of difference to your mental health
It is not surprising when someone becomes depressed after giving birth - or even before. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect the majority of new parents, and they can happen even if someone's pregnancy and birth experience was wonderful. Some PMADs are subtle and can be difficult to identify. New parents often wonder, Is… Continue reading A weekly practice that could make a world of difference to your mental health
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.
New training: Caring for Clients through Loss
I'm excited to say that I've launched a new course, "Caring for Clients through Loss: A doula's short guide to bereavement support." This course is made for doulas who need bereavement support information and strategies fast and now. You can learn more about the course at this link. If you have a friend who is… Continue reading New training: Caring for Clients through Loss
Wait, what do human embryos eat??
Have you ever wondered? I have. And I can't WAIT to tell you!
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