August 2022 – Essentials for Mom and Baby

Water is an invaluable resource during birth for both you and your baby. Whether submerged or just listening to the sound of water the benefits are plentiful.

It takes time for your child to adjust to a new baby. There are a few things you can do to make the adjustment time faster and smoother for all involved.

As a birth doula, one of the things I get asked about the most is how to induce labor. Those last few weeks of pregnancy can seem like forever. This list addresses some of the more common methods of inducing labor naturally.

It's World Breastfeeding Week! Breastfeeding helps us to bond with our babies in a way nothing else can. Now that doesn't mean that it's always easy or painless, but the benefits of breastfeeding to both mother and baby are endless. Today we're sharing with you answers to the most common questions we get asked.