The Number 1 Way to Prepare for Labor and Birth

The Number 1 Way to Prepare for Labor and Birth

Pssst….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.

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Why Should I Take a Childbirth Class?

Why Should I Take a Childbirth Class?

Your 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.

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How Can I Use A Peanut Ball During Labor?

How Can I Use A Peanut Ball During Labor?

Doulas like to say that peanut balls add a bit of magic to your labor. A peanut ball is probably one of the best tools available for your use in your labor and delivery room. This tool can help you have a smoother, quicker labor. Take a look at a few ways you can use a peanut ball during labor.

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Ways to Beat the Heat During Pregnancy

Ways to Beat the Heat During Pregnancy

Here 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.

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Ways to Move During Labor

Ways to Move During Labor

Moving during labor can help decrease contraction pain, facilitate the labor process, and help your baby become more enganged into your pelvis. Read on to find out some ways to move throughout your labor (yes, even with an epidural!)

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Breathing Techniques During Labor

Breathing Techniques During Labor

Breathing well is one of the best ways you can can help yourself cope with your labor contractions. There are many different ways to help you or your support team guide your breath. Take a look at our blog post for more details.

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Tips for Early Labor

Tips for Early Labor

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.

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(Don't) Let Her Rip

(Don't) Let Her Rip

Whether this is your 1st baby or your 3rd, it’s normal to be apprehensive about potential tearing during birth. While we don’t have a crystal ball about who will and won’t tear we DO have a few tips to help minimize the chance. Take a look at this post for a few suggestions to help keep your perinuem intact.

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Doulas and Epidurals Can Be BFFs

Doulas and Epidurals Can Be BFFs

Peanut butter and jelly…milk and cookies….chips and salsa….doulas and epidurals…all these things just go together! Hold up, you say, what do you mean doulas and epidurals go together?! Yep, it’s true. Check out this newest blog post to see how having both a doula and an epidural at your birth just might be a perfect pairing for you!

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