For many people, navigating the path from pregnancy to the postpartum period can be a confusing time filled with anxiety. Many mothers...

Baby is on the way and you have some big news to share with your family, friends, and colleagues! Let’s talk about why people wait to...

Take a deep breath, packing for your hospital stay does not have to be intimidating. If you are feeling stressed, you are not the only...

Maybe you have heard the term “golden hour” in relation to childbirth. Let’s take a look at what the term means for you and your baby....

Whether you’re a brand new mama for the very first time, or you’ve got lot of young ones running around your house, you know the struggle...

Whether you're only a few weeks into your pregnancy or only have a few short weeks to go, nesting helps you feel prepared and ready to...

“Did you have morning sickness?” Ask any mom this question, and you are going to get a wide range of answers: “Nope. I felt pretty good...

Many parents who are interested in hiring a doula don’t have a point of reference for how much it costs to utilize their services. It is...

If you watch nurses give newborns their first bath, you will be impressed by their confidence and dexterity. For a new parent, learning...

Consumption of the placenta during a new mother’s postpartum period has become increasingly popular in the past few years. Some of the...

Let's face it, having a baby can be a whirlwind of chaos. From the uncertainties of the labor and delivery process to settling in to...

You took all the right steps to prepare for breastfeeding your newborn: got to know your body, found support, and stocked up on nursing...

I learned two things about my friends when I got home from my first baby shower: they were generous AND practical. As I sorted through...

While pregnancy is not an excuse to eat everything you want when you want it, it IS a good time to think about nutrition and diet. Your...

How do I know if I am pregnant? Whether you are eagerly anticipating the day you find out you are expecting a baby or if it is a complete...

The call from my client comes in as I’m sitting at home watching TV with my husband and pups. I cheerfully answer. This is the day we’ve...

Walking into the house for the first time with my firstborn, I wasn’t sure what to do. He was sleeping peacefully in his carseat. Do I...

I walked onto the playground nervously, with slow and hesitant steps. This was my third school in three years, and the first day always...

This is a birth story from Tanya Grabbe, owner of Tennessee Family Doulas. As I neared the end of my first pregnancy, I felt so ready to...

One question that I get asked frequently is "How do I cope with Labor?" I wanted to address that here, and because I'm nerdy like that, I...