All Things New Doula Services

07/11/2020

Everyone deserves a doula, a doula of their choice, one that works to support their client's needs, especially during these unprecedented times.

Does your hospital support your freedom of choice?

06/17/2020

What conversations do you wish you would have had?

Oh my gosh....yes. Anyone else?🖐🏻🖐🏼🖐🏽🖐🖐🏾🖐🏿



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"Yes, all of the items listed on the left are important, and take a LOT of research — there’s no denying that. But what often gets left out of the conversation are things couples don’t see coming.

You can never anticipate night feedings creating resentment, or your partner feeling like they’re not helpful (creating a routine for them), and mental health surely isn’t brought up nearly as often as it should be.

If I were to create a FAQ for , I’d say the MOST asked question comes from partners, friends, and family — how do I tell someone they’re different and might be depressed/anxious? This delicate conversation would likely be easier to have if you have a plan beforehand.

This list of “what I wish we discussed” isn’t meant to shame in any way (again, everything on both sides is important!), but has been created and curated from feedback we’ve received from moms, from you! We hope that wisdom from moms on the other side of pregnancy helps those going through the journey for the first time, or even the fifth time.

Is there anything we missed? Please add it below in the comments 👇"
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05/22/2020

Researchers believe that giving birth in an upright position can benefit the mother and baby for several physiologic reasons. Physiologic refers to a healthy body’s normal function.
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In an upright position, gravity can help bring the baby down and out. Also, when someone is upright to give birth, there is less risk of compressing the mother’s aorta, which means there is a better oxygen supply to the baby.
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Upright positioning also helps the uterus contract more strongly and efficiently and helps the baby get in a better position to pass through the pelvis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies have shown that compared to the back-lying position, the dimensions of the pelvic outlet become wider in the squatting and kneeling or hands-and-knees positions (Gupta et al. 2017).
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Finally, research has shown that upright birthing positions may increase maternal satisfaction and lead to more positive birth experiences (Thies-Lagergren 2013) -

Repost • 📷 “There were moments of doubt and pure exhaustion but it was beyond worth it.”


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04/12/2020

04/05/2020

Excellent resource list.

03/31/2020

More and more doulas are being barred from hospital rooms as COVID-19 continues to progress. Here are some tips from a seasoned doula on how your partner can support you or how you can support yourself!

With COVID-19 regulations sweeping the world – and those regulations varying from state to state and even hospital to hospital – a lot of parents who have spent time planning and preparing for their birth are finding those plans turned upside down. If you find yourself without the support you ex...

03/28/2020

Welcome baby B. Your birth brings such a feeling of hope and love in a difficult time.

02/24/2020

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01/25/2020

I was privileged to support a rockstar momma and her incredible partner last night. Welcome to our world baby S.