C'mon Ride the Train! Destination: Diapers for Families in Need

C'mon Ride the Train! Destination: Diapers for Families in Need

Did 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. 

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The Placenta Encapsulation Experience: What You Need to Know

The Placenta Encapsulation Experience: What You Need to Know

You've heard about placenta encapsulation, but what does the process really look like? Today's blog gives you an inside peek into what happens - start to finish - when you hire one of our Postpartum Placenta Specialists. 

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Local Business Highlight: SnickerDoodles

Local Business Highlight: SnickerDoodles

This month we are beginning a new blog series highlighting local businesses. The first to be featured is SnickerDoodles, a creative and fun play space that is enjoyable for kids and grown-ups alike. Check out our interview with SnickerDoodles owner, Jaime Adams, and then head on over for a visit.

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Have You Heard of the Magic Postpartum Pill?

Have You Heard of the Magic Postpartum Pill?

Have you seen placenta encapsulators pushing the benefits of "magic" pills? Well, unfortunately the early postpartum period is not a fairy tale, so beware of anyone selling magic pills. We tell you why.

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How Do You Tell Your Kids the World is a Scary Place?

How Do You Tell Your Kids the World is a Scary Place?

We are heartbroken over the tremendous loss of life after the mass shooting in Las Vegas yesterday. There are so many feelings and emotions and it can be so hard to put them into words. It is even harder when our children begin to ask questions about things like this. So how do we gently tell them that the world can be a scary place?

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Black Breastfeeding Week Guest Post

Black Breastfeeding Week Guest Post

In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, we invited Emerald to write about her experience as a Black Mother who breastfeeds as well as her experience as a lactation support professional. Thank you, Emerald, for writing this and sharing your experiences with us. 

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