Delivery

Non-Stress Tests (NST) in Pregnancy: Understanding This Health Check for Your Baby

The Non-Stress Test (NST) is one such tool used by healthcare providers to keep a close check on the baby's health.

The Top 10 Must-Have Items for Your Birth: A Doula's Perspective

We will highlight the top 10 must-have items for your birth ensuring you're well-equipped for this life-changing event

Placenta Encapsulation & the GBS Positive Mom; Is It Safe?

If I am GBS positive can I encapsulate? The answer is YES! A thoroughly trained specialist will ensure that your placenta is safely prepared

Doulas DO NOT Replace Your Birth Partner

"Will you replace me in the birthing room?" "What will I do if you're there?" are questions that get asked frequently.

Novant Approved Doula Support; What This Means for You!

Simplified, this means that while you are still only allowed one visitor, I won't be included in that count.

Don't Forget to Use Your BRAINS for Informed Consent in the birth space

Using your BRAINS in the birth space will help ensure you are truly informed in all decisions regarding your birthing experience.

An Open Letter To My L&D Nurse

Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for listening to me. Thank you for advocating for me. Thank you for the countless hours of hip squeez