Alyia CutlerJan 28What is Skin to Skin?You may have heard the term "Skin to Skin" many times during your preparation for Birth. Your Doula may have asked if you if its a birth...
Alyia CutlerDec 30, 2021When 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 CutlerOct 3, 2021Never 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 HartmanSep 26, 2021Creating a Postpartum PlanPreparing for birth can be all consuming. You go to your OB or midwife appointments, you do this scan and that test, you get the nursery...
Meghan HartmanSep 12, 2021What'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 CutlerJul 22, 2021What 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 CutlerJul 1, 2021Did 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 CutlerJun 21, 2021What 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 CutlerMay 10, 20214 Ways to Kickstart LaborYou’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 HartmanApr 23, 2021Secret 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 CutlerApr 23, 20217 Ways to Relieve Nausea in PregnancyCongratulations! 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 CutlerApr 14, 2021It's Black Maternal Health WeekApril 11th - 17th, 2021 This week in “Shameful and Distasteful News”, Lifetime* Movie Network released a new movie called Beware of the...
Alyia CutlerApr 5, 2021Homebirth Prep 101Unlike packing a bag for the hospital and keeping it by the door for Childbirth, prepping for a Home Birth entails a whole different...
Alyia CutlerMar 28, 2021What Should I Pack For The Hospital?Once the joy and excitement settle, (a bit) the reality sets in and you realize you’re having a baby... Like, you’re actually having a...
Alyia CutlerMar 15, 2021What Should I ask a Doula?!Congratulations! You are ready to hire a Birth Doula and you’re wondering what to ask to make sure that you hire the perfect doula for...
Alyia CutlerMar 15, 2021How to Unclog a Clogged DuctClogged Ducts (sometimes called Plugged or Blocked Ducts) is when a milk duct experiences a blockage and in turn, inhibits drainage. When...
Alyia CutlerMar 5, 20218 things I wish I knew before my Cesarean BirthI don’t often share my birth stories because I’m a Doula. I’m a Doula down to my bones. I eat, sleep (what is sleep?), and breathe Doula....
Alyia CutlerFeb 25, 20213 Ways to Relieve HemorrhoidsThere are so many parts of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum that no one talks about. Sometimes, you’ll meet someone who tells it to...
Alyia CutlerFeb 21, 2021GET THIS BABY OUT!!Have you ever heard the phrase, “What got the baby in will help get it out!”? Aside from it being heteronormative-centric and devoid of...
Meghan HartmanFeb 12, 2021Should I Take a Childbirth Education Class?As you progress along in your pregnancy you may be wondering and / or hearing about a Childbirth Education Class. Perhaps your OB or...