

Alisha and Matt Cussen (doula clients)
- Feb 22, 2019
- 6 min
{Birth Story} From the Perspective of Mom and Dad
Typically, the moms write the birth stories on our blog. But we love how both the mom AND the dad wrote their sweet son's birth story. ...

Kristian Jordan (Natural Baby Doulas Certified
- Jan 30, 2019
- 6 min
My First Year as a Doula... And How I Got Here
I remember it clear as day… The moment when I realized that becoming a doula just might be in my future. When my husband and I found out w...

Sarah Carter (Natural Baby Doulas Certified Birth
- Jan 26, 2019
- 7 min
Prodromal Labor {And How To Survive}
The term "false labor" has been popular throughout the years. However, the more appropriate name is “Prodromal Labor” (aka practice labor...

Brittany Curry (Postpartum Doula & Herbalist)
- Jan 16, 2019
- 3 min
Vaginal Steaming - Why, When, & How
Brittany Curry is a former Natural Baby Doulas client and we are so happy to have her share in this guest post! She's a mom to three bea...

Danielle Benner (A Doula Client)
- Nov 26, 2018
- 7 min
{Birth Story} A Long Labor
This birth story is a flashback to 2016. This birth is especially memorable to Jessica because it was her first birth as a doula. Now on...

Amanda Scott (doula client)
- Oct 29, 2018
- 6 min
{Birth Story} A BIG Baby Boy
My journey into the natural world began 3.5 years ago. I was pregnant with my first baby and had grandiose plans for her, and her birth. ...

Cheryl Andres, RN, Childbirth Educator
- Oct 29, 2018
- 2 min
5 Reasons Why Prenatal Yoga is Perfect Labor Preparation
I want to share five reasons why pregnant woman should practice prenatal yoga! I'm a prenatal and mom and baby yoga instructor in Greens...

Mary Keilman (A Doula Client)
- Sep 24, 2018
- 7 min
{Birth Story} Hope for A Vaginal Birth
Where do I start? My first two births were unplanned cesareans. I didn’t realize I had so much say in my birth plan and what my rights we...
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