Cesarean Birth + Doulas
Clients often wonder why we don't offer a discount if they have a Cesarean Birth. As Wyld Doulas, we see Birth, as Birth. Its sacred,...
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Alyia Cutler
- Dec 30, 2021
When Do I Call My Doula?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions! And quite important! You've made the decision to hire a doula, you've probably spent...
Alyia Cutler
- Oct 3, 2021
Never Say Never!
Something that comes up quite often in Childbirth Education is a Birth Plan- and the likelihood that things may not go as planned. Life...
Meghan Hartman
- Sep 12, 2021
What's the deal with Inductions??
You're approaching your due date and everyone is asking you, texting you, asking your partner - Is there a baby yet? Depending on your...
Alyia Cutler
- Sep 3, 2021
HANDS OFF OUR BODIES
There are a lot of different types of Doulas. We're like anything else- theres some doulas who think and practice one way, and some,...
Alyia Cutler
- Aug 14, 2021
When Professionals Are Wrong
Have you ever experienced a time when you had a feeling something was wrong- off- not right- and you brought it up to a professional in...
Alyia Cutler
- Aug 8, 2021
Vacation with a Newborn? We Got You Covered!
Happy Summer Break! Or maybe you’re reading this over the winter as you prepare for a big trip with your newborn! Either way, we know it...
Meghan Hartman
- Jul 29, 2021
Setting Boundaries while Pregnant, Postpartum & Beyond
“Boundaries, what are they good for? Absolutely everything! Say it again!” From the moment you decide to have a baby everything shifts,...
Alyia Cutler
- Jul 22, 2021
What is a Natural Birth?
If you're new here, it's important to know something about us: We believe language matters. We use inclusive language, we respect...
Alyia Cutler
- Jul 1, 2021
Did My Water Break or Did I Pee?
Let’s start with some anatomy... did you know that the uterus sits above the bladder? Aha! That explains so much... And within the uterus...
Alyia Cutler
- Jun 20, 2021
What is a Mealtrain??
If you’ve taken a childbirth ed class with us, or met with us about Postpartum Doula Support, or read any of our recent newsletters,...
Alyia Cutler
- Jun 9, 2021
My Best Friend Had A Baby (Part 2)
Meghan had her baby two weeks ago. Since then, like most new parents, she's been oscillating between excitement and desperation, joy and...
Meghan Hartman
- May 24, 2021
Pregnancy Diaries: Due Date Date
"When is your due date?" "Any baby yet?" "Still pregnant?" (no I just like to leave my baby at home and walk around with a watermelon...
Alyia Cutler
- May 24, 2021
Cloth Diapering 101
Full disclosure: I’m no expert on Cloth Diapering! Three kids and years of trial and error have led me to the point where I feel slightly...
Alyia Cutler
- May 10, 2021
4 Ways to Kickstart Labor
You’re 38, 39, 40, dare we even say 41 weeks pregnant. You feel you may as well be 52 weeks pregnant at this point... or what is 10 years...
Meghan Hartman
- Apr 23, 2021
Secret Tip for Labor!
Are you ready for one of our top tips for Labor?! There is so much information out there to prepare for this new little babe to come into...
Alyia Cutler
- Apr 23, 2021
7 Ways to Relieve Nausea in Pregnancy
Congratulations! You found out you’re pregnant and now you’re feeling like....$hit.... You can be honest with us. :) There’s quite a bit...
Alyia Cutler
- Apr 14, 2021
It's Black Maternal Health Week
April 11th - 17th, 2021 This week in “Shameful and Distasteful News”, Lifetime* Movie Network released a new movie called Beware of the...
Meghan Hartman
- Apr 11, 2021
Postpartum Recovery Tips After a Vaginal Birth
Doesn't matter if you had as we call it "quickie rickie" "easy" vaginal birth where you were in labor for 2 hours and here baby is, or if...
Alyia Cutler
- Apr 11, 2021
What is the Doulas Relationship with My Hospital?
So often we get asked if we have experience working at a specific hospital in the area. (The short answer is: heck yes we do!) And we...