Don't Trust The Cervix
Most women in America quickly learn what it is like to get a cervical exam (or vaginal exam) once they become pregnant and are in labor....
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Natural Baby Doulas
Allison M. Pow, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Jul 19, 20189 min read
8 Signs Your Birth Experience May Have Been Traumatic… And What You Can Do About It
Having a baby is a life-changing experience. In the days and weeks after my son was born, I noticed so many changes in how I felt,...
Jessica Bower
May 22, 20183 min read
Oh Those Breech Babies...
I decided I'd write a little about breech babies since I've experienced a baby being breech very far into pregnancy. My third baby...
Jessica Bower
May 3, 20184 min read
Get to Know Us!
We thought it would be fun for you to get to know the Natural Baby Doulas a little bit more! Enjoy our answers to these questions about...
Jessica Bower
Apr 27, 20181 min read
Introducing Kristian Jordan
We are so excited to finally officially introduce our newest doula: Kristian Jordan! Kristian is a special part of our doula group as she...
Christina Flaherty
Aug 22, 20172 min read
A Father Catches his Son!
At a recent birth, I had the honor of watching a new young dad deliver his own son! Actually, his wife did most of the work! But the...
Jessica Bower
Jul 14, 20174 min read
Reflections on my First Year as a Doula
It was a hot July evening last year when the burning desire inside me to become a doula just wouldn’t cease. I had a 5-week-old baby in...
Christina Flaherty
May 12, 20172 min read
3 Things I've Learned from Supporting VBAC Moms...
This past month, I’ve had the honor of attending three successful VBACs, or vaginal birth after cesarean. Choosing to have a VBAC is...
Jessica Bower
Apr 30, 20173 min read
5 Reasons to Take Our Natural Birth Classes
So, you may find yourself at some point in pregnancy thinking This baby is getting big. And this baby is going to have to come OUT. ...
Jessica Bower
Feb 20, 20172 min read
Motherhood: Exactly {not} What You Expected?
When you become a new mom, everything is perfect, right? When the baby is placed on your chest and your eyes connect for the first time,...
Jessica Bower
Jan 20, 20172 min read
Looking Back at 2016
How does a doula measure success? I'm sure it depends on the doula and I'm sure my perspective will evolve over time. I feel like a...
Christina Flaherty
Jan 5, 20173 min read
Expectations: Breastfeeding and the New Mom
When I meet with pregnant women at their prenatal doula meetings, I often get asked, “What can I do to prepare for breastfeeding my baby?”...
Jessica Bower
Dec 12, 20161 min read
Our Favorite Comfort Techniques for Labor
Last week, the three of us were able to make the short drive to Statesville, NC to visit one of our favorite places to have a baby –...
Jessica Bower
Nov 30, 20163 min read
Rebuilding My Body After Birth (Part I)
Almost four years ago, my midwife sent me to physical therapy after having an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Why would I need this? ...
Sarah Carter
Oct 31, 20163 min read
The Importance of Eating During Labor
Recently, we attended a birth where the mom powered through an exhausting 60+ hours of labor. There were some very brief pauses and times...
Jessica Bower
Oct 19, 20162 min read
Lactation Bar Recipe
Sarah gave me the best lactation bars recipe after I had my second child and I have to make sure that everyone has this recipe! The bars...
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