Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts

Are you stumped on what to get someone for Mother’s Day this year? Take a look at our Top 10 gift ideas!

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.

Pacifier Use: Everything You Need to Know

Should I introduce a pacifier to my baby? This is one of the most common questions we hear from new parents. And one issue where people tend to have very strong opinions. So today on the blog we’re going to break down pacifier use from an evidence based perspective, weigh the pros and cons, and leave you with enough information to allow you to make the choice that’s best for your baby.

Kelly RutanApril 21, 2022

Black Maternal Health Week 2022

April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week. Take a look at the ways care providers and doulas can support Black women and help decrease Black maternal mortality rates.

Spring Break Staycation

You don’t have to travel very far OR spend a ton of money to have a fun Spring Break with your kids. Check out this post for a list of local, fun activities to do over Spring Break and the following weeks.

Protein-Packed Easy Snack Recipe

As doulas, we spend a lot of time with newly postpartum people. And one thing we notice is how easy it is for these new parents to ignore their own basic needs while focusing all of their attention on their new baby. I mean, we get it. That baby is super cute (and a little demanding too!), but it’s so important to remember your own nutritional needs.

So today on the blog we’re bringing you one of our favorite easy to make and protein-packed snack recipes. Give it a try!

Kelly RutanMarch 31, 2022

What Makes Our Birth Doulas Different - Stellar Birth Support

Have you ever wondered what doulas actually DO? More specifically, what labor doulas do? Check out this blog to get a little insight and read about why Doulas of Raleigh Labor Doulas provide the best labor support in the Triangle.

Get More Sleep! (Hire a Postpartum Doula)

In my many years of working as a postpartum doula, I have found one thing to be true of every client I’ve ever supported - people love to sleep! And for many parents of a newborn, sleep is the one thing they need the most but get the least. There is a solution, however, to get more sleep. Hire a postpartum doula!

Kelly RutanMarch 18, 2022

Introducing Solid Foods

Introducing solid foods to your baby can be exciting but also a little overwhelming. When should I begin? What is the best first food? How much should I give? All of these questions are super common and we’ve got answers on today’s blog. So dig in!

Kelly RutanMarch 11, 2022

Placenta Encapsulation Timeline

This blog post tells you exactly what to expect as our placenta encapsulation client from the moment you sign a contract with us to several weeks after your baby is born. This includes how to store your placenta, how to get it home from the hospital, and what to expect from the 2-day encapsulatio4n process.

Assisted Vaginal Birth

With many hospitals trying to reduce Cesarean rates more providers are offerering assisted vaginal births as an alternative. Assisted vaginal births can be done with the use of forceps or a vacuum extraction. Read more to learn about the details of these types of birth.

Help! My Baby Won't Take a Bottle

If you are struggling to get your baby to eat from a bottle, we know you’re stressed out! Maybe you are returning to work soon or you have a trip coming up that requires you to be away from your baby or maybe you just want to be able to leave the house alone for more than 2 hours at a time. We get it - you need your baby to take a bottle.

Check out today’s blog for our top 3 tips to help your breastfed baby learn to eat from a bottle.

Kelly RutanFebruary 17, 2022

Staying Connected with Your Partner After Baby

It’s not always easy to stay connected with your partner when you’re the parent of a newborn. So we’ve put together some of our best - and easiest - ways to build a little intimacy with your loved one just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Kelly RutanFebruary 10, 2022

Natural Cold Remedies For Pregnancy

Having a cold is no fun. Having a cold while you’re pregnant is REALLY no fun. Take a look at this post to find out some natural cold remedies that are safe for pregnancy.

Comfort Measures, Food and Drink, Pregnancy, Self-care, Winter, IllnessHeather ClementsFebruary 3, 2022pregnancy, colds, flu, COVID-19, strep throat

Do You Wanna Build A Snowman?

Winter is here! You may be wondering how to navigate winter weather with a baby or toddler. This blog post will give you tips and tricks about how to dress baby for cold weather as well as some ideas for what to DO with a baby or toddler during those cold, winter days.

Parenting, Newborn, Older Kids, Recreation and Events, Winter, Baby GearHeather ClementsJanuary 21, 2022baby, toddler, newborn, winter, winter fun, winter gear for babiesComment

What We're Thankful For

Take a look at what Doulas of Raleigh Co-Owners are thankful for this year!

Core Focus - Diastasis Recti: What It Is and What You Can Do About It

Doulas of Raleigh is thrilled to have a guest contributor to this week’s blog. Annie Lane, a pre- and post-natal corrective exercise specialist, joins us this week to talk all things Diastasis Recti. Check out her blog to learn more about DR, how to assess whether you have it, and what you can do to rehabilitate your core.

Kelly RutanOctober 29, 2021

Pumping and the NICU - What You Need to Know

As NICU Awareness Month continues, this week’s blog is all about pumping breastmilk while caring for a baby in the NICU. This is not an easy thing to do and we are lucky to have two NICU moms sharing their best pumping tips with us. Check it out.

Kelly RutanSeptember 11, 2021NICU Awareness, NICU, breastpump, pumpingComment