Birth & Postpartum Doula Services
Supporting Families of the Charlottesville + Culpeper, Virginia Area
Over the course of the last year, the entire world has found itself pivoting and adapting to a place where nearly anything imaginable is available in virtual form. This is true for doulas and the support we offer as well. Many of us worked through a bit of a bumpy transition time as we navigated… Continue reading Benefits of Virtual Doula Support
Right about now, possibly even more so than in winters past, I've been benefiting from finding ways to recenter and find comfort. What better way to get cozy than with a nourishing cup of tea? So I decided to share with you my favorite pregnancy tea recipe that is actually beneficial for everyone, even outside of pregnancy. Enjoy!
Is a Childbirth Class Really Necessary? In short, the answer is no. Childbirth education is not a necessary component in the birthing process. But a childbirth class will help you and your partner or labor support better understand the birthing process. A comprehensive childbirth class will also provide you with information about the options you… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Take an Independent Childbirth Class
So, I'm not going to lie - until recently, I have never been a big podcast listener. Perhaps it's because I live in a busy household with small children where there is never a moment without someone talking... but I typically prefer to hear some music when I get the chance to utilize my earbuds.… Continue reading This Doula’s Favorite Birth & Pregnancy Podcasts
Often, as I'm helping families prepare to welcome their baby they want to know if there is anything else they need for their nursery. Is there anything they've forgotten to add to their baby registry? Most of the time they've remembered the essentials - tiny little newborn outfits, somewhere for baby to sleep, diapers, etc.… Continue reading 3 Things You May Have Forgotten on Your Baby Registry
Preparing for birth and life with a newborn can be overwhelming. So many pregnancy books and so little time (just nine months!). Take a deep breath, your doula is here to help! As it turns out, reading ALL the pregnancy and childbirth books is something I love to do. Here's a short list of books… Continue reading A Doula’s Top 10 Pregnancy Reads
Tomorrow morning I’m planning to meet a friend and her kids at the park for coffee and a play date; I tell her “I’ll see you tomorrow if I’m not at a birth.” Next week I’m planning to attend a get together at my older daughter’s school; I reply to the invitation “I’m looking forward… Continue reading Life On Call for a Jersey Shore Doula
As a doula, I have the joy of working with many families and parents in my community, which is one of the very best parts of my job. I get to be there for families as they plan for their pregnancy and birth, I have the honor of supporting women in labor, and I… Continue reading They Say It Takes a Village
Babywearing has been practiced in many different forms by many cultures around the world for centuries. As the art of babywearing grows in popularity in the industrialized world, the countless benefits of these practices are beginning to be recognized through modern research. Wearing your child allows you to keep him or her close, which promotes bonding, simplifies breastfeeding,… Continue reading Outdoor Adventures with Baby – One More Reason to Love Babywearing
Families often have many, many questions about what will actually take place at their baby's time of birth. Most people, it seems, like to have an idea of how things will play out once their little one makes his entrance into the world. Every family is different, every birth is different, and so every… Continue reading Newborn Procedures – 8 Decisions to Discuss Before Birth
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