Doula Blog
Guidance, resources, and wisdom from a team of doulas and childbirth educators to help prepare you for a safe, healthy, and empowering pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.
Packing for the Big Day: Essentials for Labor and Postpartum Stay
Prepare for your special day by packing these hospital bag must-haves: comfortable clothing for labor and postpartum, essential toiletries, energy-boosting snacks, entertainment, important documentation, and personal comfort items. Don't overlook a change of clothes for your partner. Tailor this list to your preferences for a relaxed and enjoyable birthing experience!
Nurturing Your Body and Easing Pregnancy Discomfort
During the remarkable journey of pregnancy, your body undergoes remarkable shifts and transformations to accommodate the growth of your little one. While some of these changes may bring about discomfort, making everyday activities like sleeping more challenging, it's important to understand that stress can often play a significant role in intensifying these discomforts. Indeed, stress has a tangible impact on our physical well-being.
Recommended Books, Videos, and Websites for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Infant Feeding, and Postpartum.
Gaining knowledge and then applying it to help make the best decisions for you and your family is key to being an active participant in the care you receive during pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond. Check out these helpful resources to help you along your journey to giving birth.
LET’S CONNECT!
We know this process can feel overwhelming and you may not know where to begin. To help you through the process, we offer a free initial discovery call with either Hannah or Rachael, and then a free consultation with your prospective doula.
In our FREE 30-minute virtual discovery call, we will discuss any questions you may have, your unique needs and preferences as well as share more about our individualized services and how we can best support you along your journey from pregnancy to birth and postpartum. Then, we help match you with one of our amazing perinatal experts on our team!
Our goal is to help you tap into your innate wisdom and autonomy so that you can make decisions that are best for you and your family.
STEP ONE: Complete the applicable inquiry form below:
What to Expect Next:
Receive initial confirmation along with a few extra goodies to help you get started.
Receive 2nd email within 24-48 hours of initial inquiry with a link to schedule your free consultation.
There is no obligation! We want you to feel informed, supported, and confident in your decision to hire a doula.
For all other questions, please email us directly at: info@northatlantabirth.com
