There I was..maybe 5 days postpartum..sprawled across my bed. My eyes were tightly closed, I was balled up in a fetal position, desperately trying to get some sleep. My parents had come to stay with us for a few days and sent me off to take a much needed nap. Except, I couldn’t sleep.
Read MoreSince March is Women’s History Month, we knew we had to highlight a powerhouse in the field of birth. Meet Virigina Apgar!
Read MoreYou know your new baby needs sleep. Check out this blog for ways to help a newborn get to, and stay, asleep for adequate stretches.
Read MoreDid you know that 1 in 3 families have to choose between buying diapers and food? Did you know that WIC and food stamps do not cover diapers? Check out this blog on the way a Wake County program is filling the need for diapers in our community. Doulas of Raleigh is partnering with this organization to help raise awareness and increase donations.
Read MoreWhat can you do when you are faced with a really big decision and don't know what to do? We always remind our clients to use their BRAIN.
Read MoreThe red carpet is out. The celebrities are wearing their finest. Hollywood is abuzz with who will win an Oscar at tonight's Academy Awards. Check out this blog to see how we related Best Picture nominees to new motherhood.
Read MoreFind out how our overnight postpartum doulas can help you #getsleep.
Read MoreTGIF! Get out of the house this weekend and enjoy some fun activities around the Triangle.
Read MoreFind out what the cast of Parks and Rec have to do with you and self-care on this Valentine's Day.
Read MoreValentine's Day with a new baby. Ugh, you might be thinking. Who has time for that right now? But if you want to keep the spark alive with your partner during this tough stage of parenting, you have to make time. Even small amounts of time like what we talk about in today's blog.
Read MoreYour new baby is finally here! It's the moment you've been waiting for...and apparently everyone else too. What do you do when you find yourself with an onslaught of visitors - just say no! Read on to find out why.
Read MoreCongratulations! You're having baby number two! But what's that? Baby number one is a still a baby. Well, welcome to the "two under two" club. It might seem daunting, but you can do this. Take a look at these 5 tips from someone who lived it.
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