Sunday, June 19th, is Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a celebration of the anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in 1865. June 19th, 1865 is the day when federal troops arrived in Texas to free the remaining enslaved people in the United States. This was TWO AND A HALF YEARS after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth is now a federally recognized American holiday and many African American people celebrate Juneteenth by hosting cultural and educational events around the 19th of June. These events celebrate freedom and the many contributions made to society by African Americans. Read on to find out about some of these events going on in the Triangle.
If you’re anything like me, Father’s Day ALWAYS sneaks up on you and you’re left scrambling for something fun and exciting to gift your partner besides another “World’s Best Dad” mug. Please tell me I’m not alone. Solidarity. So this year, get ahead of the game and check out our list of the top experiences around Raleigh for the dad (or whoever fills that role) in your life.
Father’s Day is just around the corner so we thought it was a great time to talk about how labor doulas support Dads/birth partners during labor. Doulas are not just for the laboring person! Check out all the ways a labor doula can support the dad-to-be!
Imagine stimulation coming at you from all sides. Lights are bright and changing. Sounds are blaring - from the TV, the beeping microwave, multiple voices in your ear. One minute you feel the smooth skin of your mother’s cheek. The next your dad’s scratchy sweater. Then back to mom. This is too much. You’re overtired and overstimulated and you just can’t take it anymore. Time to start wailing. You are overstimulated!
You might think that labor doulas are only there to support you during your labor. You might think labor doulas only support the physical aspects of labor. The good news is the labor doulas are so much more. Take a look at the ways you can get emotional support from labor doulas throughout your pregnancy, labor, and birth.
Are you overwhelmed by racing thoughts? Does it feel like you are in a state of constant worry? Do you sometimes have scary thoughts about something happening to your baby? Maybe you even feel dizzy, nauseous, or like your heart might leap out of your chest sometimes. Do you know that all of these things can be symptoms of postpartum anxiety? Today on the blog we’re shedding light on this common, yet not always talked about, perinatal mental health issue.
You just had your first labor contraction….now what?! Don’t immediately head to the hospital, you’ve likely still got several hours at home. And don’t worry if you’ve suddenly forgotten everything you learned in childbirth class and everything you’ve read about labor. We’ve got you covered; take a look at our post for our suggestions for early labor at home.
Should I introduce a pacifier to my baby? This is one of the most common questions we hear from new parents. And one issue where people tend to have very strong opinions. So today on the blog we’re going to break down pacifier use from an evidence based perspective, weigh the pros and cons, and leave you with enough information to allow you to make the choice that’s best for your baby.
April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week. Take a look at the ways care providers and doulas can support Black women and help decrease Black maternal mortality rates.
You don’t have to travel very far OR spend a ton of money to have a fun Spring Break with your kids. Check out this post for a list of local, fun activities to do over Spring Break and the following weeks.
As doulas, we spend a lot of time with newly postpartum people. And one thing we notice is how easy it is for these new parents to ignore their own basic needs while focusing all of their attention on their new baby. I mean, we get it. That baby is super cute (and a little demanding too!), but it’s so important to remember your own nutritional needs.
So today on the blog we’re bringing you one of our favorite easy to make and protein-packed snack recipes. Give it a try!
Have you ever wondered what doulas actually DO? More specifically, what labor doulas do? Check out this blog to get a little insight and read about why Doulas of Raleigh Labor Doulas provide the best labor support in the Triangle.
In my many years of working as a postpartum doula, I have found one thing to be true of every client I’ve ever supported - people love to sleep! And for many parents of a newborn, sleep is the one thing they need the most but get the least. There is a solution, however, to get more sleep. Hire a postpartum doula!
Introducing solid foods to your baby can be exciting but also a little overwhelming. When should I begin? What is the best first food? How much should I give? All of these questions are super common and we’ve got answers on today’s blog. So dig in!
This blog post tells you exactly what to expect as our placenta encapsulation client from the moment you sign a contract with us to several weeks after your baby is born. This includes how to store your placenta, how to get it home from the hospital, and what to expect from the 2-day encapsulatio4n process.
With many hospitals trying to reduce Cesarean rates more providers are offerering assisted vaginal births as an alternative. Assisted vaginal births can be done with the use of forceps or a vacuum extraction. Read more to learn about the details of these types of birth.
If you are struggling to get your baby to eat from a bottle, we know you’re stressed out! Maybe you are returning to work soon or you have a trip coming up that requires you to be away from your baby or maybe you just want to be able to leave the house alone for more than 2 hours at a time. We get it - you need your baby to take a bottle.
Check out today’s blog for our top 3 tips to help your breastfed baby learn to eat from a bottle.
It’s not always easy to stay connected with your partner when you’re the parent of a newborn. So we’ve put together some of our best - and easiest - ways to build a little intimacy with your loved one just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Having a cold is no fun. Having a cold while you’re pregnant is REALLY no fun. Take a look at this post to find out some natural cold remedies that are safe for pregnancy.
