Blog at North East Doulas in Greenwich, Fairfield, Westchester and NYC
Children should be seen and not heard…
Children should be seen and not heard… I made you and I can make another one just like you… I
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All Vaginas Are Not Created Equal
I am always astounded to hear of a mom who arrives at her 6 week postpartum doctor/midwife appointment… PREGNANT! My
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How to find a labor doula
How do I choose the right doula? *Is she certified? To become a certified Labor Doula is fairly simple:The requirements
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Making Postpartum Choices
Postpartum Help… Do I Need It? Understanding what your postpartum needs will be while you are pregnant, can be
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PSSST… IT’S ME… YOUR INNER VOICE
I am your inner voice. Why do you sometimes not listen to me? I am here to protect you and when
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My Vagina Hurts Just Thinking About It!
Ok, Everything looks great. No tampons or sex for 6 weeks. SEX? 6 WEEKS? ARE YOU NUTS? I never want
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Let’s Get You Some Support
Congratulations on the birth of your baby and on the transition you are making from woman to mother. I’m really
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WAIT! WHAT!?!?
You want to do what with the what? The placenta? You want to do something to turn it into pills (placenta
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Taking A Leap Of Faith – Fighting Depression
I apologize for the delay in writing this. As I am sure you can imagine, it took me some time
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The Power Of A Good Night Sleep
Sleep /slēp/ noun A condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the
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Relaxation and Lubrication
Let’s talk about sex. You just had a baby. Let’s be real. Your body does not snap right back to
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Super Bowl Of Vomit – How To Combat Morning Sickness
With the Denver Bronco’s big win last night the Super Bowl is fresh on every ones mind. For many pregnant women,
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