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
Read MoreThe Overstimulated Baby
The overstimulated baby is the baby that gets passed from person to person. The mother seems frustrated and everyone wants
Read MoreBraxton Hicks Contractions
Braxton hicks contractions may not signify the onset of labor but there is nothing “false” about them. Often referred to
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreGender 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
Read MoreListeriosis – 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
Read MoreWhy 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
Read MoreStrip my Membranes?
Strip my membranes? What does that mean?! I was like, strip my what?!?! My membranes?! I didn’t even know I
Read MoreI 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
Read MoreI 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
Read More3 Refreshing Summer Recipes
3 Summer Fun Recipes Chilled Strawberry Soup 1 quart fresh strawberries cleaned and sliced 4 ounces softened cream cheese ½
Read MoreCalorie 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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