In our first prenatal appointment with all of our doula clients, we spend time talk about everyones birth preferences. And for those who are hoping for an unmedicated birth, having an IV is not high on their list of desires.
Why Even Have A Birth Plan?
Some say that having a birth plan sets up unrealistic ideals for your births. And while if you have rigid expectations, that may be true. However, we feel that writing the birth plan isn’t what is important.
Decoding the APGAR Test For Newborn Babies
The test is divided into 5 sections with each section receiving a score of 0 to 2. It is to help determine if the newborn needs immediate medical attention, but not to predict long-term health issues.
Doula Support During Birth
But what exactly do we do in the birth room while you are laboring and pushing? The short answer is: whatever you need!
5 Ways to Rock Your Cesarean Birth
It’s the big day! Your baby is about to be born! Below are a few of our favorite ways to rock the birth experience on the day of your planned cesarean!
Four Ways to Prepare For a Cesarean Birth
Preparing for a planned (or even unplanned) cesarean birth is exciting and amazing, but can be a bit stressful. Our doulas are here to support every step of the way! Check out a few of our favorite tips to help yourself prepare for the big day.
Pitocin: Worst Enemy or Best Friend?
Often the word “pitocin” has a negative connotation. And, that is just not always true! Sometimes it can be your best friend during childbirth.
Navigating Who is Present in the Delivery Room: The Differences Between Doulas, Nurses, Midwives, and Doctors
During birth, there can be any number of people present for your birth. We decided it was time to break down exactly how doulas, nurses, midwives, and doctors fit into your birth plan and delivery room.
Birth Options In the Triangle
Deciding where to have your baby in the Triangle can be daunting task. We are here to help with some handy questions to ask yourself as your begin the process of deciding.
Doula Support During an Epidural
Epidurals are a wonderful way to pain management tool during childbirth, and our doulas are trained to provide some amazing physical, emotional and educational support to you while the epidural is being administered and for the remained of your labor and delivery.
Team Work Between Doulas and Medical Providers
Working WITH Midwives, Doctors and Nurses is one of biggest goals as an agency with doulas serving Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area hospitals and birth centers.
Protocols Regarding Releasing a Patient’s Placenta
Understanding the policies for having your placenta released to you by your birthing location is an important step in preparing for birth. Read more about those policies here!
Delivering at REX Hospital Women's Center
REX Hospital Women's Center is a wonderful, beautiful hospital centrally located in Raleigh to make having a baby a convenient and delightful experience. Furthermore, REX is part of the UNC Health Systems so you can assured you will get the top notch medical care you would at UNC affiliated practice or hospital.
Delivering at Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace at WakeMed Raleigh Campus
The Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace, or WakeMed Raleigh, located off NewBern Ave in northeast Raleigh, is the flagship for the WakeMed hospital system, serving as the leading provider of advanced health care services. Their website details: “From routine to the unforeseen and everything in between”, which can truly be seen at the newly renovated Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace.
Delivering at NC Women's Hospital at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The NC Women’s Hospital is a leading research hospital, with outstanding patient care. Clients love the personalized feel of the care they receive, while always knowing their medical team is up to date on all the current medical recommendations for outstanding patient care.
Delivering at Duke Birthing Center
Duke Birthing Center is located on the Duke Hospital Campus, and is one of the go-to hospitals for those seeking some of the best medical care in the area at a major research hospital. With all major specialities in one hospital, patients at Duke, or Big Duke as many refer to it, find it a great place to deliver with amazing practitioners.
