by Margarita Valbuena | Oct 28, 2015 | Ask the Doulas, doula, expectations, Pregnancy
We are honored to have birth doula and birth justice advocate, Amy Catania weigh in on a complex question: “I’m 24 weeks pregnant and getting these slightly painful throbbing pains in what feels like my cervix. Is this normal?” Dear 24 weeks, It is...
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 25, 2015 | Ask the Doulas, Childbirth, expectations, labor support, Pregnancy
The question that we will be discussing today is: “What happens when a doula begins working with a family? How can a doula help before the labor process begins?” This is a great question, and one that is asked frequently. I am also often asked when the...
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 | Oct 23, 2015 | Ask the Doulas, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Self-Care
**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 care provider** Welcome to the first installment of our Ask the Doulas Event! We are excited to be able to...
