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Aug 15, 20222 min read

How Can a Doula Assist with an Epidural Birth?

There are many reasons that people choose to have an epidural. The biggest benefit of the epidural, is, of course, the effective pain...

Aug 5, 20223 min read

Preparing for a Belly Birth (C-Section) Like a Postpartum Doula

It doesn’t happen often but sometimes birth plans change before we even get into the delivery room. Here are some tips I give my clients...

Jun 9, 20223 min read

5 Tips to Help You Prepare for an Unmedicated Labor

1. Carefully Consider Your Provider and Birthing Location Your choice in provider and birthing location can make or break your birth...

Apr 16, 20224 min read

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...

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...

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,...

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....

Sep 14, 20212 min read

What's The Difference Between a Doula and a Midwife?

The roles of doulas and midwives overlap in many ways, but there are some key differences between these two career paths!