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

5 Reasons Your Labor Nurse Cannot Be Your Doula

A labor nurse must remain objective and impartial to care for the whole unit—mother, baby, and family—whereas a doula is

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Doula NYC Tips: Snacks for your Hospital Bag | What to Eat during Labor

When you’re expecting, having a well-stocked hospital bag is essential. One of the most important items in your bag should

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Doula NYC Tips: The Key to Better Sleep When You Have a New Baby

Welcome to Doula NYC! As a new parent, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed with the responsibilities and demands of caring for

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What to Know About Your First Menses After Birth

Becoming a mom for the first time is one of life’s most exciting and daunting journeys. One of the many

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Baby Refusing Bottle? Try These Northeast Doulas Tips!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breastfeeding is good for both the baby AND you! While the

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Labor Doula Tips: Ways to Relieve Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant and in your first trimester, you might start feeling some soreness in your chest area. Not only

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Seven Nutrition Tips By Northeast Doulas For a Healthy Pregnancy

If you’re currently pregnant and craving for a box of cereals or a bag of chips… STOP!  We get it,

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Labor Doula Tips: Breastfeeding Problems and How to Fix Them

Breastfeeding, scientifically, is the best way for your baby to be fed. However, even if it’s a natural process, it

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Reasons To Hire Northeast Doulas If You Plan To Have An Epidural

Let’s get one thing out of the way: giving birth naturally is not easy, can last a long time, and

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Birth Trauma? Here’s How Northeast Doulas Can Help

Trauma is a word usually associated with violence, war, disasters, conflict, loss, or major accidents. These have lasting psychological, emotional,

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Labor Doula Tips: Keep Mother and Baby Together After Delivery

You have cared for and literally carried your baby in your belly for nearly nine months. With birth and delivery

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5 Reasons to Consider Placenta Encapsulation Services

Pregnancy and the placenta go together. In fact, it is the only organ in your body that forms and grows

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