Childbirth education, birth doula, and bereavement doula services that are science-based and faith-informed
I recently wrote for FemCatholic a bit about my dissertation and doula work and what I've heard the most from parents and those thinking about entering parenthood in the past year: "I don't know if I can do this." Do you want to support them? I have some ideas for how you can do that.… Continue reading How to support moms after the COVID baby bust
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.
Lots of weird things are normal in pregnancy. These aren't. Contact your medical care provider immediately if you are experiencing any of these red flags.
I was honored recently to be featured in the University of Notre Dame College of Arts and Letters newsletter. You can find the link in this post!
Introducing the latest class offering from Abby the Sociologist Doula: the Early Pregnancy Class!
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.
The Webster Technique is a chiropractic adjustment often discussed in relation to pregnancy. Read on to learn more about how it works and what it can do.
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?
I'd like to announce the arrival of a new member of Team AbbytheSociologistDoula: Fetal Model Thea!
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!
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