April 19, 2021 | by: Sherri Wilkerson, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Statistically speaking, most expectant couples will experience labor before giving birth, and increasingly, those couples are hiring a doula for labor support. Some of those births will, due to various reasons, will result in a cesarean. What does doula support look like in those situations?
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April 16, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri
This week marks the fourth annual national Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign. Founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), the week aims to raise awareness, activism, and community building to:
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April 14, 2021 | by: Lamaze International
When you picture your upcoming birth, what do you see? Specifically, how do you see yourself moving through contractions? The key word here being moving.
Research shows, time and again, that moving around freely in labor provides pain relief, decreases the need for pain medication, may make labor/birth easier/faster, and improves your sense of control in labor as well as overall satisfaction with your birth experience.
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April 12, 2021 | by: Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE
Many pregnant people, including those taking childbirth classes, don't want to think about the possibility of having a cesarean, planned or unplanned. “I didn’t even read that section of the book, because I didn’t want to think about that,” is a common statement that I often hear from students. The likelihood that a person will give birth by cesarean is real. If you are pregnant, it's important to take steps to reduce your chances of birthing by cesarean. A quality childbirth class that covers informed choice, identifying an evidence-based provider, and in-depth information on interventions can help.
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April 09, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Happy spring allergy season! Seasonal allergies affects up to 30% of the world's population. Allergies during pregnancy can feel extra annoying since pregnancy often causes swollen nasal passages even without allergies. You may be wondering which medications are safe to take to alleviate allergy symptoms, or if you can take medication at all! Thankfully, there are lots of options.
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