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Home Birth Check List (Doula Edition)

If you’re planning a home birth, your midwives will give you a really amazing list of things you should have prepared. But I wanted to...

Do I need a doula if I want an epidural?

It’s hard to believe that some people still think doula’s only support unmedicated births. So I’m here to confirm, I support all births,...

How Do I Push A Baby Out?

"For most people the pushing stage is actually a relief. It's the first time you get to DO something about those contractions!"

The Stages of Labour (& What To Do!)

1) EARLY LABOUR 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐱 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨?⁣ In early labour, your cervix is dilating from 0-3cm. Did you know, it’s...

Early Labour Signs

"Oh hunny, you'll just know when real labour contractions start." I can still hear my [then] co-workers eye-roll as she uttered these...

Postpartum & Newborn Tips

On social media, I shared some really important tips about the early postpartum period and newborns. I've comprised the information here...