Blog at North East Doulas in Greenwich, Fairfield, Westchester and NYC

Let’s Get You Some Support

Congratulations on the birth of your baby and on the transition you are making from woman to mother. I’m really

WAIT! WHAT!?!?

You want to do what with the what? The placenta? You want to do something to turn it into pills (placenta

Taking A Leap Of Faith – Fighting Depression

I apologize for the delay in writing this. As I am sure you can imagine, it took me some time

The Power Of A Good Night Sleep

Sleep /slēp/ noun A condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the

Relaxation and Lubrication

Let’s talk about sex. You just had a baby. Let’s be real. Your body does not snap right back to

Super Bowl Of Vomit – How To Combat Morning Sickness

With the Denver Bronco’s big win last night the Super Bowl is fresh on every ones mind. For many pregnant women,

What You Should Know About Group B Strep

What is Group B Strep? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is bacteria that can be present in the intestines, vagina and/or rectum. About 25% of all healthy

Northeast Doulas Breaks Down Placenta Encapsulation

Northeast Doulas offers a wide variety of doula services including placenta encapsulation. This practice has been around for centuries and over the past several

What I Learned From The Children’s Book ‘Everyone Poops’

The real life lesson is right in the title… ‘Everyone Poops’. Everyone does a lot of things. The lesson in this

Boycotting The Terrible Twos

According to the Mayo Clinic, the “terrible twos” are a normal stage in a toddler’s development characterized by mood changes, temper

The Dreaded Yeaster Bunny

The Easter Bunny, a sweet creature. A generous creature who brings feelings of joy to your family. A creature who

What Came First? The Hospital or The Provider?

Pregnancy comes with a ton of decisions to make. What color paint for the nursery? What is the coolest name for a baby? How