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How to Know its Time to Go!
The big question, “When should I go to the Hospital?” Even before COVID-19 this was an important thing to know. The moment a birth person chooses to go to the hospital has the potential to drastically change a birth experience. Now, with COVID-19 taking another hit on hospitals, it’s importance is amplified even more and…
(Guest Blog) A Birth Story by Krysten Barnhill
What a surprise Krysten was! I remember talking with her at 3am on the phone when she was asking for some other ideas of what to do. She was so calm, you could hardly tell she was in labor. Knowing how far along she was when she got to the hospital I suspect she was…
Birth story of Becca’s first born
I woke up at 5am in February 2014 feeling something different. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but I was excited and felt like maybe today – 10 days past my “due date” – was the day. I ate some breakfast and googled “does early labor feel like period cramps.” I was so excited…
Doulas are for Partners Too!
While birth doulas are becoming a much more recognized part of a birth team there is often a misunderstanding of their role during a birth. Some partners even fear a doula will take their place during the birthing experience. We want to throw that idea to disintegrate into the wind. Roses are Red, Violets are…
COVID-19 Support and Resources
Update 12/5/20 – The numbers in Massachusetts are going up and some Massachusetts hospitals have began to restrict doulas once again. For now, however, there are also some hospitals making exceptions for doulas. Some have taken the step to recategorize doulas as caretakers as opposed to visitors, effectively excluding them in any visitor restrictions. We applaud…
The Truth about Placenta Encapsulation
Common Questions Q. Does ingesting ones placenta help with milk supply while breastfeeding? Mothers who have consumed their placentas have continually reported an increase of milk. Many IBCLCs who take note of their clients who have encapsulated their placenta hear of their effects and promote and encourage moms to try it. While antiquated, there have been a…
For other insightful blogs check out our colleagues Kara Coffin, Resilient Birth, and Matrescence Doula Services