By Chelbie Stephenson
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Hospital Bag Checklist
Packing your birth bag can be so exciting, baby’s first outfit, newborn diapers, and comfy birthing clothes but what about all the things you may want or need during labor? Here is a doula’s guide on what to bring to the hospital to feel prepared for every scenario and to cover all the what if’s.
Informed Decisions
Creating an empowering birth starts with making informed decisions during your pregnancy. It is important to work with a birth team who supports your desired birth and provides evidence-based information.
My Lending Library
Educating yourself about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can help you make informed decisions about the experience you are looking for when bringing your baby into the world. Here is a list of books I recommend for you to learn, study and help you better navigate the birth world through during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood. The families I support, have full access to borrow any of the listed titles!
What is a doula?
Have you considered hiring a doula but aren’t sure what exactly a doula does? Or maybe you have just heard the word “doula” for the first time and are thinking, “a what?”. Well, this article is just for you! My goal is to help you feel comfortable, confident, and interested in hiring a doula for your birth because you deserve one!