My first pregnancy and miscarriage
I held off on taking the test until the next day because I knew that pregnancy tests are more accurate in the morning. Shockingly it was +.
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- Sep 14, 2020
- 3 min
Changing the Language of Birth
I hate certain terms used in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Here is the big one that is used in a lot of scenarios: fail, failure, failed
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- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Compassionate Care
As the owner of Atlanta Birth Doula I have high expectations of the birth workers on our site.
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- Aug 1, 2020
- 8 min
Rachel's Homebirth
Planning for my home birth was freeing and so enjoyable. It was also less stressful...
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- Jul 13, 2020
- 5 min
Erica's Doula Journey
Like many pregnant people, I was very nervous and excited upon the news that I was to become a parent
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- Jun 15, 2020
- 1 min
Informed Consent
You -- and only you -- get to decide what happens to your body. If you don't want to be touched, then no one should touch you.
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- Jun 11, 2020
- 1 min
Being a Birth Keeper
As birth workers we are infinitely compassionate to all around us, knowing that we are all interconnected.
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- Jun 8, 2020
- 1 min
Why Birth Matters
Our feelings of self-worth and our ability to parent depend on feeling empowered, heard, respected, and loved.
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- May 30, 2020
- 6 min
Birthing as a Surrogate at Atlanta Birth Center
I decided to get up and start dancing to some K-pop. I had a few more contractions.
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- May 10, 2020
- 2 min
Life Lesson
I want my daughters to know their worth. That they matter. That they deserve better. This is the life lesson I would wish to impart to them.
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- Apr 29, 2020
- 1 min
Supporting families during a pandemic
Our job as doulas is very hands on. When a client hires us a bond if formed. Trust and rapport are established.
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- Apr 21, 2020
- 1 min
Home Birth in Georgia during Covid-19
Many of our clients are turning to home birth during this pandemic. This is a wonderful option for some but how do you know if it’s right...
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- Apr 10, 2020
- 2 min
Our favorite apps to survive social distancing
Our go-to apps to stay connected
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- Mar 20, 2020
- 4 min
How to Create the Perfect Baby Registry
As doulas, people ask us all the time if we have any recommendations for how, where, and when to set up a registry. We have lots!
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- Feb 18, 2020
- 3 min
What do doulas actually do?
Doulas are there to provide mental and emotional support through your pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum period.
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- Feb 3, 2020
- 5 min
Learn how to exclusively pump without giving up your everyday life!
If you don't want to or are unable to breastfeed, what can you do if you still want to give your baby breastmilk? You can exclusively pump!
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