Labor doula

A doula for labor is an incredible idea. We go over the roles and support services they can provide.

Doulas are trained professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support to mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Here are some reasons I believe that every mom should consider hiring a birth or postpartum doula: (follow link for full post!)

Note: Money stuff is so difficult to navigate, particularly as women and people socialized to be women, in a profession that is largely based on nurturing others - which historically women have done in the context of tribal living. I never wanted to seem greedy when doing birth work, and for a long time I wasn't charging what my time and experience were actually worth. I also want to say that in writing this article, I want to acknowledge issues of access including geographical area, race,

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Yes. You read that right. I had a 24 hour labor with no epidural. In fact, I didn't use any form of drug or medicine for pain relief. But I did use quite a few natural labor coping techniques to survive labor with no epidural. I'll share my 10 secrets to an easier labor, so you know how to prepare for an unmedicated birth of your own. These unmedicated birth techniques helped me to have a healthy pregnancy, an autonomous birth, and the confidence necessary for surviving labor.

How does a doula support a dad throughout the labor and birth experience? Learn how doulas and dads work together to support a woman in labor. Dads bring the love and connection, doulas bring the birth experience and knowledge of labor: together they give the best emotional and physical support!

Are you wondering what does a doula do exactly? This post will help you answer that question and determine if a doula is right for you.

Learn practical tips to help you avoid tearing during childbirth so you can have a smoother delivery and recovery.

Now that we have gone over what to do in early labor, you may wonder what's next. "How will I know once I'm in active labor?" and "What do I do once I'm