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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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!