Support to expectant mothers is a common practice in many communities, and although support offered by family and friends goes a long way in making the pregnancy journey smooth and a great success. Receiving help from a professional has more…
What Is a Birth Doula?
Today, the term “Doula” is used to refer to a trained experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother (and her partner) before, during and after birth. Avoid Google – Ask Your Doula! A Doula…
Breast Feeding Tips
Supply And Demand Demand is MILK REMOVAL not just suckling or time at the breast! The more milk is removed from the breast, the more milk will be produced! 3 Components of Demand: Audible signals/cues (crying/fussing) Physical/structural signals (latch, tongue,…
Partner Support
Some partners may feel like they don’t have a significant role to play in the birth space. It’s important to communicate that while they are not birthing the baby, they still have a key role to play in pregnancy, birth,…