Though drug options are common choices for pain management in labor in the US, medication isn’t the *only* option. <This is part 2 in a two-part series. Read Part 1 here.> There are many reasons mothers choose to avoid medication in labor, such as the risks mentioned in part one. Others might want to experience…
Read MoreIf you’ve got a bun in the oven, you’re probably wondering: What are my pain management options in labor? This is part one of a two-part series on pain relief options in labor. You can find Pain Management Options for Labor – Part 2: Comfort Measures here. We all know labor can be intense and,…
Read MoreDo you want to hire a doula, but the cost is preventing you from doing so? We get it! At Mother Well, we want to see “a doula for every person who wants one,” but we also recognize that cost can be a barrier for some people. The good news? There are multiple ways to…
Read MoreRevolutionize your birth doula welcome packet! I’ve culled through dozens of handouts and synthesized piles of information into a 40-page bite-sized workbook.
Read MoreAs a birth doula with nearing a decade of experience, people often ask me which hospital or provider I prefer to work with. Professionally, I usually answer something like this: “I help families discover their birth preferences and ensure they are properly matched with a provider and birth location that will be supportive of those…
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