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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
Updated 10/29/21- Most Hospital in Mass have lifted restrictions for support people. I have only heard of one hospital with restrictions and it is unclear if that restriction is still in place. We are optimistic most hospitals will be allowing 2 support people in L&D for the foreseen future. Myself and Colleen are vaccinated and…
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…
(Guest Blog) Becoming Ezra by Heather Phillips
I truly believe everyone I work with and support during pregnancy and then birth I have come together with for a reason. I always hope to support and strengthen every person and couple in every way I am able but I love how I also am able to grow and learn from them. I enjoyed…
(Guest Blog) A Birth Story by Kaitlynne Vasquez
Allow me to preface this post by saying Kaitlynne was one of my (Bethany’s) amazing doula clients. When I met with her and her husband at my local ice cream place we hit it off immediately 🙂 Somehow we began to talk about music and how much I feel music has the ability to help…
For other insightful blogs check out our colleagues Kara Coffin, Resilient Birth, and Matrescence Doula Services