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

Birth is Natural and So are Tornadoes…

I’m sure we all agree that birth is a normal, natural physiological function, right? We believe in our bodies and

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The Overstimulated Baby

The overstimulated baby is the baby that gets passed from person to person. The mother seems frustrated and everyone wants

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Braxton Hicks Contractions

Braxton hicks contractions may not signify the onset of labor but there is nothing “false” about them. Often referred to

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When Your Crying Baby Triggers Rage

A crying baby is a tremendous challenge and anyone who has experienced this knows it to be true. The crying

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Gender Disappointment. It’s Real and it Sucks.

Do you remember being a little girl and wishing, hoping, praying that the baby doll that you played with, loved

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Listeriosis – What Not to Eat During Pregnancy

OK! Now that I have your attention, I want to talk about Listeriosis. Listeriosis is the illness associated with consuming

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Why do Babies Smell Amazing?

Babies smell amazing, there’s no doubt about that! I mean c’mon! You’re holding a new baby, it doesn’t matter if

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Strip my Membranes?

Strip my membranes? What does that mean?! I was like, strip my what?!?! My membranes?! I didn’t even know I

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I Watched You Become a Father

I am a doula. I stand in the space of birth while reducing fear and instilling strength and I watch

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I Had a Hairy Baby

Why doesn’t anyone tell you that you might have a hairy baby?! A hairy, furry, fuzzy BABY! Imagine expecting to

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3 Refreshing Summer Recipes

3 Summer Fun Recipes Chilled Strawberry Soup 1 quart fresh strawberries cleaned and sliced 4 ounces softened cream cheese ½

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Calorie Intake While Breastfeeding

Do you know what the recommendation is for increasing your calorie intake while breastfeeding? I bet you won’t believe it

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