The first thing to know about baby bottles is that some are better than others! Every baby has unique oral anatomy, which means that a...

A common misconception is that bottle-feeding is easier than breastfeeding. This isn’t always true! No matter how you feed your baby, you...

A potential postpartum client who was interviewing me this past week asked an important question: "Why did you choose to start supporting...

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...

Hi there! Mary here. I have been working as a postpartum doula for two years, so I have hands-on experience with the majority of baby...

Doulas are becoming more mainstream, but a lot of people still don’t completely understand what exactly doulas do. Frequently, when I...

Friends and family can be a huge blessing following the arrival of a new baby. After all, it takes a village to raise a child. However,...

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

Advocating for yourself during your labor and delivery can be difficult! One of the main reasons that families choose to hire doulas is...

Formula feeding is the right choice for many parents. Formula is marketed as an easy and convenient option for infant feeding. It is...

Buying gifts for pregnant friends and family members can be difficult, even for those of us well-versed in all things pregnancy and...

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!...

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...

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,...

As a doula, and general birth nerd, I have read stacks and stacks of books pertaining to pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period....

Are you overwhelmed just thinking about buying everything that your baby will need? Check out this list and see what the doulas recommend!

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