Why Does My Doula Need a “Back Up”?

Why Does My Doula Need a “Back Up”?

Written by: Doula Kim Nowokunski   You’re expecting a baby! You are excited that you’ve found the right doula to support you through your pregnancy and your birth experience! And rightfully, you’re expecting that she will see you through. A...
Unmet Expectations During Labor

Unmet Expectations During Labor

  Written by: Doula Lindsay Neal   “Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open.”        – Corrie Ten Boom I read this quote years ago and it has stuck with me. There have been so many applications for...
Preparing For An Induction

Preparing For An Induction

Written by Doula: Kelly Nichols According to a 2019 study, approximately 1 in 4 women in the United States will be induced to begin labor. The number may be even higher for first time moms.  As a mother who has undergone an induction as well as a doula who has...
VBAC

VBAC

Written by Doula Hannah Sears Let’s talk about VBACs! VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) rates are on the rise, but unfortunately many women still receive a lot of push back from providers when seeking support for their birth plan. “Your baby’s size increases your...
Trust the Person Delivering Your Baby

Trust the Person Delivering Your Baby

Fifty years ago, there weren’t many choices when it came to who delivered babies. At that time, the doctor on duty at the closest hospital was really the only option considered. But historically, women have trusted other experienced birthing practitioners to...