You may have heard the news… Eating dates in late pregnancy may increase cervical ripening… Ok great, what is cervical ripening, you may ask. Before and during labor our cervix (the lower, narrow end of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina) begins to...
Have you ever met a mom… that when given the opportunity to talk about her birth story, didn’t hesitate to share the horror of what took place on what was supposed to be such a magical moment? Have you ever met a mom who did this whose kids were way past...
When most people think of changing their diet for constipation they immediately think add more fiber. But, diet for constipation goes way beyond fiber, too much fiber can actually cause more constipation. Here are a our favorite ways to stay regular during pregnancy...
I love using books as a way to tackle big topics with children. Children see themselves in the characters and books can answer questions, as well as create an opportunity for discussion as a family. Here are my favorite books to read with your older children when you...
Your friend or maybe a family member just had a new baby and you’re super excited. Maybe, you watched her bump grow on social media. Maybe you went to the baby shower. You want to go visit your friend and meet her new bundle of joy. Many parents take several weeks,...
As doulas we can talk for days about how to care for someone in labor. But we went through the list to pick our top ways that a partner can care for the person they love the most! Don’t Take Anything Personally This is the day that we all let everything...