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

You know those arcade machines that are filled with stuffed animals? There’s a big steel claw hanging over them and

CIO is how it is referred to in books, blogs and magazines. I am ashamed to say, I did this.

Decision making can pose its challenges. I say… when in doubt, go with your gut! Should I or shouldn’t I,

con·sist·en·cy NounThe achievement of a level of performance that does not vary greatly in quality over time. Jerry Patterson and

When Your Water Breaks… Ummm… Last I heard, water doesn’t break. Something that holds water can break and water can

“I want an epidural” O.k. What I really said was, “GET ME A FUCKIN’ EPIDURAL!” Here’s what I missed at

It’s been 40+ weeks It’s been 40+ weeks and the moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. You are

If your water breaks… There is a rumor going around that your water breaking, is the first indication of labor.

Sticks and stones will break my bones and NAMES WILL ALWAYS HURT ME! What does it rhyme with? What does

The proverbial rug… We all intentionally as well as unintentionally sweep life’s challenges from time to time under the proverbial

Push your baby out! Push?! Now? How? Like this? Am I doing it? Stop? UGH! Does this sound familiar? It

When a baby has colic… Colic can be extremely difficult to endure. There is very little that can be done