What to Expect at the 6 Week Postpartum Check Up | Erie PA Doulas

March 29, 2017 Chrissy Dougan

You gave birth to your beautiful baby! Congratulations! Pregnancy is finally behind you and you are spending those first few weeks getting to know each other. Transitioning to life after a baby isn’t easy! It can be isolating, overwhelming, and there are many unknowns. But despite it all, you made it through the first six weeks, and now it's time to visit your care provider for a check up.

6 Things Your Doula Wants You To Know | Erie PA & Meadville PA Doulas | Northwest PA Doulas

March 23, 2017 Christine Dougan

Ever wonder what's on your doula's mind? Here's your answer!

Guest Blog: Momassage Owner, Danielle Almendinger | Prenatal Massage | Northwest PA Doulas

February 4, 2017 Chrissy Dougan

Have you ever thought about getting a prenatal massage? We sat down with Danielle Almendinger, Licensed Massage Therapist and owner of Momassage, and she answered all our burning questions!

Baby's First Bath |Northwest PA Doulas | Newborn Care | Postpartum Doulas |

January 30, 2017 Chrissy Dougan

Bathing a baby should be easy. I mean, you've bathed yourself thousands of times, so giving your baby a bath shouldn't be too difficult. The reality is, it's normal to be anxious about bathing your tiny, new baby.

National Bath Safety Month: Bath Time Tips | Northwest PA Doulas | Newborn Care | Postpartum Doulas |

January 30, 2017 Chrissy Dougan

Did you know, January is National Bath Safety Month? It only takes a moment for a carefree bath full of bubbles and giggles to turn into something dangerous. It's chilling to think about, but a small child can drown in less than an inch of water. Here are some tips to make sure your little one is kept safe during bath time.

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.

Options in Fetal Monitoring | Erie PA Doulas | Meadville Doulas | Northwest PA Doulas

January 10, 2017 Chrissy Dougan

So, you’re thinking about your options regarding your upcoming birth so you’ll know what to expect. Knowledge is power. Fetal monitoring is one of the details that you might want to consider preparing for.

Rebozos in Birth Work | Meadville PA Labor Doula | Northwest PA Doulas

January 5, 2017 Alicia Foster-Scales

Rebozos in Birth Work:

Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation

If you’ve spent any time on the Internet over the past few years, you’ve likely heard of this hot-button issue known as cultural appropriation. Before we talk about rebozos for pregnancy & labor, the first thing to establish about cultural appropriation is that it is indeed very real and very prevalent, especially in our Western society, and that it truly does cause lasting damage to the overall well-being of many millions of people. The second is that it doesn’t have to be this way. Cultural appreciation is not only possible, but seriously vital in our modern world. And birth work - supporting our very beginnings and our collective futures - is a great place to start.

Ever wonder what's on your doula's mind? Here's your answer!

Bathing a baby should be easy. I mean, you've bathed yourself thousands of times, so giving your baby a bath shouldn't be too difficult. The reality is, it's normal to be anxious about bathing your tiny, new baby.

Rebozos in Birth Work:

Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation

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