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Breastfeeding in America: The Black/African American Mothers Experience

/ 6 minutes of reading / Lactation

Black/African American mothers continue to face disparities that impact breastfeeding rates, be it initiation, duration, or exclusivity. The disparities faced by Black/African American mothers aid in the increased maternal/infant mortality and morbidity rates. The rates are significantly lower with inevitable health consequences for mother and baby. Breastfeeding offers preventative health benefits; exclusive breastfeeding must be […]

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Prenatal Psychological Support Can Positively Impact Baby’s Emotional Well-being

/ 6 minutes of reading / Birth, Doula, Educating, Parenthood, Postpartum

Prenatal mental health can significantly affect the unborn child and its future development. According to research, women experiencing depression or anxiety before or during pregnancy may be at greater risk of having a baby with cognitive, social, and behavioural problems later in life. It highlights the importance of perinatal mental health support for both parents

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Labor Induction: Could it have any psychological effects on the baby?                

/ 5 minutes of reading / Doula, Labor Doula

Labor induction is such a common maternal care practice that it is almost considered to be a normal way of giving birth in the United States. And of course, there are benefits to moms and babies when reasons for induction are medically indicated, such as low amniotic fluid, IUGR and concerning pre-eclampsia symptoms. But with

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Six Things IBCLCs Wish All Doulas Knew About Lactation Support

/ 5 minutes of reading / Doula, Lactation

1. Your presence in the early hours and days postpartum places you in a key position to support nursing. By learning all you can about lactation and infant feeding, you can help parents and babies get off to a good start. “Doulas should understand they can help clients reach their breastfeeding goals by ensuring babies

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Navigating Differing Hospital Cultures as a Labor Doula

/ 5 minutes of reading / Birth, Labor Doula, Pregnancy / 1 Comment

When I was a new doula, I remember being excited to apply all that I learned in training to support my clients in various birth settings. What I wasn’t prepared for was dealing with differences in birth location policies and working with different providers, who all seemed to have different policies as well. Why was

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Hormones that create the pathway to birth. 

/ 4 minutes of reading / Birth

The process of pregnancy and birth is truly fascinating. The body has a finely tuned, well-organized intricate system that initiates and drives labour and on through birth and later breastfeeding. These processes help to develop a deep connection and attachment with their infant, following the birth. At no other time in one’s life is the hormonal

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How To Become A Certified New Parent Educator And Why It Might Be Right For You

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If you have patience and communication skills and a drive to fill an important role in supporting new parents, becoming a CAPPA Certified New Parent Educator (CNPE) might be your calling. Have you ever wondered how to become an educator for new parents? You don’t need to know everything about parenting to be a CNPE

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