by Kelly Allen | Dec 10, 2023 | Labor Tips
Six questions to ask when choosing your birth supporters You may have several well-intentioned family members or friends who want to be in the room with you when you give birth. And if you’ve never given birth before, it’s hard to know how to...
by Kelly Allen | Dec 8, 2023 | Birth Prep
Not sure what – or how much – to pack for your hospital birth? You’re not alone. And it’s easier than you think! So put your feet up for a minute, sis. Let’s tackle this and get you closer to meeting your baby, stress-free. You might be stressed about packing your...
by Kelly Allen | Sep 9, 2023 | Third Trimester
Why is my doula telling me to eat dates in late pregnancy? If you’re past 36 weeks pregnant, you may be getting this advice from your doula, midwife, or friends. Eat six dates a day! But… why? There are plenty of tips out there for how to prepare...
by Kelly Allen | Aug 7, 2023 | Labor Tips
How can you avoid tearing during birth? There are ways to reduce the risk! And research shows the biggest factor is who you choose for your provider. Your provider’s methods during birth can greatly affect your risk for tearing. Midwives tend to have much lower tear...
by Kelly Allen | Aug 3, 2023 | Postpartum
You’ve made it through nine months of pregnancy. You gave birth to your baby. You finally got the OK to take your brand new baby home. And now, everybody and their next door neighbor wants to come visit you and hold that baby. Can you say no? YES. It is normal...
