Tag: doula
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“It takes a village” – How you can build your parenting network
I remember what it was like to be home with my oldest during that first year. My husband would pack up his lunch in the morning, grab his coffee and keys, give us both a kiss, and walk out the door for what felt like an eternity. I loved spending time with my son, and…
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When will I get some sleep after baby #2?!
You’ve finally done it! You’ve achieved the next level of parenting: getting your baby to sleep through the night, and you’re back to your regularly scheduled sleep. It doesn’t matter if you’ve set them up in their own room, co-slept, room shared, or any combination thereof – they’re finally sleeping, which means YOU are finally…
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Postpartum Hair Loss
Hormones, am I right? When you’re expecting, the hormones in your body change so much, and play a huge role in how your body works. Specifically, estrogen and progesterone are two hormones that have such a dramatic increase during pregnancy, and affect vascular development, mood swings, milk duct development, and hair changes. According to the…
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What You Need to Know About Doulatogs
You may have heard of a doula, and you’ve definitely heard of a photographer, so what the heck is a doula-tog? I’m going to lay out everything you need to know about doula-togs, and why we are an essential part of the birth team. What is a doulatog?A doulatog is a combination of a doula…
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My (First) Birth Story
I knew there was only so much I could do to prepare for the birth of my child. I read the books, I hired a doula, my partner and I were on the same page. But what I still didn’t know is what it would feel like, and this whole idea of the unknown scares…
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Do I need a birth photographer?
If you’ve never heard of a birth photographer before (BP for short), that’s okay! We are part of a growing industry that is becoming increasingly popular the more people hear about it. Not a lot of people have a strong desire or passion for this specific niche market, but you can bet that our enthusiasm…