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Pregnancy Planning Panic
It’s Sunday today. Two days before my husband and I (Tracy) leave for our 20th wedding anniversary trip to New…
Doulas in Huntsville are Ready to Help
The test is dry, and the initial jolt of shock and excitement has passed. As first-time expectant parents, you’re likely…
The Gift of Rest: How a Postpartum and Infant Care Doula Can Help You Sleep Better During the Postpartum Period
The postpartum period can be an incredibly challenging time for new families. Between the physical and emotional demands of caring…
Mastering the Art of Diapering: Tips and Tricks for New Parents
Diapering a new baby can be intimidating for first-time parents, but with a few tips, it can, and will become…
What is the “Golden Hour”?
You know those songs you fall in love with the moment you hear it for the very first time? Golden…
Experiencing a Postpartum Mood Disorder? You’re not alone.
I remember the first intrusive thought I had after the birth of our third child (and our first baby post-repeated…
Top 3 Items to Add to Your Registry, From A Doula
A few doulas were having a discussion recently about their favorite things to see on clients’ baby registries. It turns…
Why We Do What We Do-ula
My third birth (Tracy) was, by all standards, my hardest birth. It was our first live birth after repeated loss.…
Client Birth Stories- Benjamin
Benjamin’s birth story: a homebirth non-emergent hospital transfer On Thursday, August 5, 2021, around 11:30 p.m., I was startled awake…
Will a Doula Support My Plans for Birth?
My very first doula training was waaaay back before most people knew about doulas. The preconceived idea that doulas were…
Birth Myth or Truth- Will I Poop During Birth?
There’s a scrub episode where a patient hears everyone talking in song. The entire episode is a musical and is…
Learning Your Baby’s Hunger Cues
As a new parent, it can be hard at first to communicate with your baby. It can be tricky to…