Humble Beginnings - Blog

Feb 6, 20234 min read

Who Should I See When I'm Pregnant??

Obstetrician, Midwife, Doula, pediatrician and more! There are so many options when it comes to getting the care you need for pregnancy,...

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Jan 29, 20225 min read

Your Survival Guide to: Second Night Syndrome!

Second Night Syndrome is a phenomenon that occurs during the second night of a newborns life. The first night, babies tend to be...

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Jan 29, 20224 min read

What To Do With A Crying Baby - From a Postpartum Doula

Babies can be tricky. Just when you've figured it out, you haven't. Unfortunately, they don't come with manuals, nor can they talk. So,...

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Jan 12, 20224 min read

The Golden Hour

When birth workers mention the "Golden Hour", we're referring to the first hour after the baby is born. It's importance is pretty...

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Jan 11, 20223 min read

Ouch! Tips For A Painful Latch

As a Doula and Community Breastfeeding Educator, one of the big things I help new parents with is troubleshooting a painful latch. Most...

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Dec 20, 20214 min read

Essential Oils for Labor

Consider adding essential oils to your birth plan!

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Aug 23, 20213 min read

Fear Tension Pain Cycle

We go on and on about how doulas help reduce pain during childbirth. But...how? It has to do with a lot of intuition, a little bit of...

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Aug 4, 20213 min read

Doulas - The Missing Piece

When you're assembling your birth team, it's so important to understand everything you're going to need in labor. Not every member on...

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Aug 4, 20212 min read

Informed Consent

Great doulas will preach informed consent from every rooftop, mountain top, street corner, coffee shop, and basically anywhere else...

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