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

Are you a get on me or a get off me kinda girl during pregnancy? Is that too bold of

The “shakes” are a symptom associated with labor and the early postpartum period and are NOT often discussed or addressed

There are many reasons why women come to doula work. Most people find birth to be either absolutely awe inspiringly,

“Judgement free? Can I write that on my birth plan? I just don’t know how I will act when I am

We are often asked the question, “Can my husband be my doula?” And while we would like to be agreeable…

~ It’s 2am. I have to pee. I’m not pregnant. I haven’t had a sip of anything since 6pm. I

1) Music is familiar. Making a playlist of songs that you know well, to listen to during labor can be

I am a Doula and I have been witnessing birth for about 17 years. The truth is… I don’t love

I often hear about women choosing where they will give birth, based on the level of the NICU at a

My favorite acronym! This is one of the most useful tools in my “life bag” as well as my “Doula

The Breath… Take a deep breath in through your nose and a looooong slooooow exhale out your mouth. Birth and

1) The old “I Don’t Know”– This one started way back. You were a teenager, you would randomly start crying