Tips for Advocating for Yourself
Advocating for yourself during your labor and delivery can be difficult! One of the main reasons that families choose to hire doulas is...
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Mary Ghyabi
Mar 7, 20223 min read
Tips to Make Your Hospital Stay More Comfortable
Hospitals are not often lauded as the most comfortable places to stay. It can be difficult to rest well in a hospital room, thanks to the...
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Mary Ghyabi
Feb 25, 20223 min read
Why Are Doulas So Expensive?
Recently, I completed an interview with a potential client who asked me an important question. “Why are doula fees all over the place?”...
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Mary Ghyabi
Feb 19, 20224 min read
Tips to Make Formula Feeding Easier
Formula feeding is the right choice for many parents. Formula is marketed as an easy and convenient option for infant feeding. It is...
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Mary Ghyabi
Feb 4, 20222 min read
Different Types of Doulas
If you’ve heard the word “doula” before, you probably think of someone who supports women throughout labor and delivery. This is...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jan 28, 20222 min read
The Best Gifts for Newborn Families
Buying gifts for pregnant friends and family members can be difficult, even for those of us well-versed in all things pregnancy and...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jan 21, 20223 min read
Mary's Favorite Birth Books
Hi there! I hope that everyone has had a great start to this New Year thus far. I’ve been looking forward to writing this blog post for a...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jan 14, 20224 min read
The Process of Placenta Encapsulation
I get a lot of questions about the process of placenta encapsulation, and I understand why. Placenta encapsulation is one of those things...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jan 7, 20222 min read
What Does a Doula Bring to a Birth?
Doulas bring a lot to a birth. We bring years of experience, brains full of birth-related knowledge, hearts full of compassion and joy,...
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Mary Ghyabi
Dec 31, 20214 min read
The Pros and Cons of Doula Work
I want to preface this blog post by stating that I love my job! Working as a doula for the past two years has been an absolute dream....
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Mary Ghyabi
Dec 24, 20213 min read
Why I Became a Doula- Mary's Story
Hi there! I’m Mary, and I am half of the Madam Doula team. I also write the majority of our blog posts! So far, our blog posts have...
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Mary Ghyabi
Dec 17, 20213 min read
What Nights with a Postpartum Doula Look Like
Are you considering hiring a nighttime postpartum doula, but aren’t sure what this type of support looks like? This blog post is for you!...
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Mary Ghyabi
Dec 10, 20212 min read
The Importance of Positive Birth Stories
One of the most important aspects of preparing to give birth is preparing yourself mentally for the challenge of labor. Unfortunately,...
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Mary Ghyabi
Dec 3, 20214 min read
Madam Doula’s 10 Postpartum Essentials List
Preparing for the postpartum period is just as important as preparing for the birth of a child. Lots of parents are ready to bring their...
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Mary Ghyabi
Nov 16, 20213 min read
Why Northern Virginia is a Great Place to Have a Baby
We may be biased, but we think Northern Virginia is one of the best places in the country to live. Katya was born and raised here, and,...
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Mary Ghyabi
Nov 5, 20212 min read
Doulas and Dads: Why Hiring a Doula is a Great Choice for Both Parents
Sometimes, parents may be apprehensive about hiring a doula because they believe that the doula will push the father to the sidelines and...
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Mary Ghyabi
Oct 28, 20214 min read
Amazing Alternatives to Placenta Encapsulation
The placenta is your baby’s first companion. The placenta is the organ that develops alongside your baby in your uterus. Over the course...
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Mary Ghyabi
Oct 20, 20213 min read
5 Simple Herbs To Use Throughout Pregnancy
When I first started learning about plants, I was eager to get my hands on herbs that I had never heard of before- the big names like...
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Mary Ghyabi
Oct 15, 20212 min read
3 Great Books for Natural Birth Parents
As a doula, and general birth nerd, I have read stacks and stacks of books pertaining to pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period....
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Mary Ghyabi
Sep 26, 20213 min read
5 Products Recommended by Doulas for Newborn Parents
Are you overwhelmed just thinking about buying everything that your baby will need? Check out this list and see what the doulas recommend!
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