Questions to ask During a Doula Consultation
If you’re looking for a doula it can feel very difficult and overwhelming. As a doula myself, I love to see potential clients reaching out to several people to see who feels like the best fit. I do several consultation zooms a week with potential clients. Some come with a list of questions, and some come with none. Preparing for your consultation helps you walk away with the most data you can to make the decision on who you will entrust to support you during your pregnancy and birth.
When to Call Your Doula
Learn when to call your doula during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, plus the key signs that it’s time to reach out for support.
How Doulas Help Dads Show Up in the Birth Room
A common misconception is that if you hire a doula then Dad will be out of a job. That is far from the truth! Let me tell you a little story…
Postpartum Essentials to Prep Before Birth
It’s easy to feel the pressure to do all the things, but I want to remind you that even if we plan for every single scenario parenting has a way of showing us that we will always be forgetting or likely needed something that didn’t get included in the planning. We tend to approach postpartum as if life stops, and in some ways maybe it does, but let’s make a mom pact to not get overwhelmed, do our best, and always remember that the store is right down the road.