7 Ways Doulas Can Help You Have a Better Birth | Erie PA Doula

March 29, 2019 Chrissy Dougan

Doulas are increasing in popularity in our area… so, what’s the big deal? Doulas (birth coaches) have been around since the beginning of time, but the term was first used in 1969.

Inspired by World Doula Week, allow me share with you the ways a doula can help you have a better labor and delivery.

I'm Scared to Give Birth! | Erie Birth Doula | Meadville Birth Doula | Childbirth Education

January 18, 2017 Chrissy Dougan

It's common to have reservations about labor and delivery. It’s only natural to fear new situations where the unexpected could happen. With education, support, and encouragement, fears can be replaced with empowerment and confidence in your body and the process.

What is Prodromal Labor? | Northwest PA Doulas

January 3, 2017 Christine Dougan

What I found out was clear: I was in the midst of prodromal labor.

What is prodromal labor you ask?

Prodromal labor is labor that starts and stops (sometimes for days or weeks), feels and acts like real labor but doesn't eventually produce a baby like active labor does.

5 Things I Know About: Skin to Skin | Northwest PA Doulas

October 13, 2016 Christine Dougan

Skin to Skin

You've heard about it. You think its a great idea. But do you know why its so important?

Birth Partners Love Doulas | Erie Doula | Meadville Doula | Seneca Doula

June 13, 2016 Chrissy Dougan

How does a birth doula come alongside you in your labor without replacing your partner or other special person?

I'll tell you one thing, in our experience, dads or birth partners have loved having a doula present!

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Use Your BRAIN! | Northwest PA Doulas

June 13, 2016 Christine Dougan

Benefits-

What are the benefits to this intervention? Will it keep baby and I safe? Will this make me more comfortable? Will this help to get me a vaginal birth instead of a cesarean birth?