As National Infertility Awareness Week comes to a close, we want you to know that you are not alone. We know that 1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility. It affects us, our friends, our loved ones, and it’s time we started talking about it.
Read MoreIt doesn’t matter if you are a new parent in the throes of daily life with a newborn, an older mom trying to make this whole work-life balance thing happen, or just a tired human on a Friday night looking for a way to unwind: you could definitely use some laughs. Check out our favorite binge-worthy comedies currently streaming on Netflix and laugh until you cry.
Read MoreAnother Valentine’s Day has come and gone. And whether you’re here for all that hearts and chocolate and romance stuff or not, we need you to check out today’s blog. Because chances are, you forgot someone pretty important this V-Day.
Read MoreTelling your partner “I love you” can be done in more than one way. Check out this post for ways to communicate love to your partner in a way they most appreciate.
Read MoreIt’s Galentine’s Day 2019! We are showing love to our friends on the blog today as our Love Week celebration continues.
Read MoreLove. Love. Love. With Valentine’s just a few days away, love is in the air this week. That’s why this week on the blog we’re talking about all the people who get a little love in your life - friends, partners, even you. And of course, your kids, right. Right?
If after nine months of pregnancy and hours and hours of labor you don’t feel an instant bond with that squawking little baby on your chest, is there something wrong with you?
If you want to run away to a desert island (or at least a luxury spa) after walking the floor all night with a fussy, teething 6 month old, does this make you a bad mother?
If you’d rather run to the dentist’s office than get up one more time to refill your toddler’s snack bowl, are you failing at parenthood?
In fact, it makes you a totally normal mother. It’s totally normal to unconditionally love your kids, to know that you would die for them, but at the same time to not love every part of motherhood. And embracing this truth is the secret to guilt-free parenting.
We all lose our shit some days. Other days we want nothing more than a few, kid-free hours all to ourself. And none of this changes how much we love our kids.
Becoming a parent won’t make you perfect. It won’t make you stop having your own needs and wants and wishes. It won’t give you endless amounts of patience. But it will give you a love like you’ve never experiened before. It’s the kind of love that makes you feel like your heart will explode some days. It’s a love that makes you want nothing more than for your little one to fall asleep and then make you sneak into their room hours later just to gaze at that perfect little face. It’s the kind of love that demands a night away with your partner to refresh, just to do nothing but talk about your baby all night and then rush home to them when you can’t stand to be away a minute more.
Birth doulas LOVE birth. It’s common for most people to associate them with only the birth itself. What’s not often discussed is what the birth doula does leading up to the birth and sometimes behind the scenes at the birth itself. Check out this post for more info.
Read MoreDoes the thought of going into labor overwhelm you? Check out this post to find out how you can take control.
Read MoreWant to take a trip to the beach or pool but don’t know how to do that with baby in tow? Check out our 5 tips to make the outing a little easier.
Read More1 in 3 births in the United States are Cesarean births. If your birth is one of them, check out our Top 5 Tips for Recovery.
Read MoreDaylight Savings is just around the corner and this can strike fear in the hearts of all parents. Don't worry! We have some tips to help your baby adjust to Daylight Savings time.
Read MoreIs your brain drawing a blank when it comes to singing your little one to sleep at night? Today's Top 10 blog has got you covered.
Read MoreYou know your new baby needs sleep. Check out this blog for ways to help a newborn get to, and stay, asleep for adequate stretches.
Read MoreDid 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.
Read MoreBaby, it's cold outside! Check out these 5 indoor activities you can do around Raleigh with your baby and toddler in tow.
Read MoreAre you overwhelmed with the thought of packing your hospital bag? We've got you covered with a simple packing list for the laboring person, support person, and the baby.
Read MoreYou'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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreWe 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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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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