Pre-eclampsia is diagnosed when you have high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy combined with protein in your urine. Pre-eclampsia is very serious and needs to be treated by your care provider. Read our latest blog to find out more about what to expect when you receive this diagnosis.
Read MorePssst….we have a secret and we want to share it with you! You may have questions about how to best prepate yourself for labor and birth. While there are certainly books to read, podcasts to listen to, stretches to do, etc…we are going to tell you the top way to prepare for birth.
Read MoreYour sister took a 12 week long childbirth class while your best friend didn’t take any class at all. Both of them tell you their way is the right way. Everyone from the hospital to Instagram influencers are telling you what they think is the right way to give birth while all you want to know is what will contractions feel like and when should you go the hospital. Good news….you can learn all that and more in one of our childbirth education classes. Take a look at our newest blog post to see why you should take a childbirth class with Doulas of Raleigh.
Read MoreHere you are 7 months pregnant and it is 95 degrees outside with 90% humidity. So super fun that that your body temperature also rises about .2 degrees while you’re pregnant. It’s giving hot girl summer, like, literally. Park yourself in front of the A/C and read our blog to find out some ways to stay cool this summer.
Read MoreIt takes twooooo baby…it takes twoooo baby…..for me and you…..it takes two….two doulas that is! Doulas of Raleigh always pairs labor clients up with a team of two labor doulas. Read on to find out some of the reason why two doulas is better than one.
Read MoreJune is Cholestasis Awareness Month. Cholestasis, or ICP, is a complication of pregnancy that causes extreme itching on the hands and feet as one of the most common symptoms. While a diagnosis of ICP is serious, may people have positive birth outcomes if it is treated. Take a look at our newest blog to learn more.
Read MoreYou have anticipated meeting your baby for months and your due date arrives…and your baby has not. Most first time mothers go into labor, on average, around 41 weeks and 3 days. You may be OK with waiting until your baby decides on their birthday. Once you get to the 4o week mark, there may be some additional things you can do. Read our latest blog to find out what to expect.
Read MorePostivie pregnancy test..check. Secured an amazing midwife…check. Hire an amazing doula? Ch..wait…now why do I need one if I already have a midwife? This is a common question and we answer it today in our blog!
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Doulas of Raleigh has experience with the following: Vaginal Birth * Cesarean Birth * VBAC * Birth of Multiples * Unmedicated Birth * Epidural * Hospital Birth * Home Birth * Birth Center * Inductions * Postpartum Support and Recovery * Breastfeeding * Pumping * Bottle-Feeding * Formula Feeding * Tongue Tie Support * Newborn Care * Diapering * Meal Planning and Preparation * Babywearing * Postpartum Depression * Postpartum Anxiety * Postpartum Mood Disorders * Care of Multiples * Placenta Encapsulation *
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