by Margarita Valbuena | Mar 25, 2020 | childbirth education, labor support, Pregnancy, Virtual Class
by Margarita Valbuena | Jan 25, 2016 | Childbirth, childbirth education, labor support, Pregnancy
I was about 37 weeks pregnant with my first child. I was working part-time in a job that involved driving all over the city and also sitting in kid-sized chairs for hours at a time. I felt huge and uncomfortable and being new to childbirth, I was anxious about knowing...
by Margarita Valbuena | Oct 27, 2015 | Ask the Doulas, Childbirth, childbirth education, labor support, midwife, Pregnancy
Our next question is a great follow up to the previous post, and one that we hear often as doulas: Why do I need a doula if I have a midwife? Lauren Franzen is our guest doula today and she writes: Many women choose midwives instead of obstetricians because their...
by shawna@thirdcoastbirth.com | Oct 24, 2015 | Ask the Doulas, Childbirth, childbirth education, Pregnancy
We are excited to have Grace Lombardo, The Diamond Doula, posting in response to today’s question! **Disclaimer: Nothing in this post is to be seen as a replacement for medical advice. Please only use this information in conjunction with consulting with your...
by shawna@thirdcoastbirth.com | Sep 25, 2015 | Childbirth, childbirth education, labor support
When I was expecting my first baby, I attended a wonderful, informative childbirth class with my husband. We enjoyed getting away from our busy schedules and having time set aside to focus on this new little one that would be joining our family. It felt like a date...
