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Be prepared—caring for a newborn while recovering from childbirth is not easy. Before you get overwhelmed, seek assistance from one or more of these mother’s helpers. Postpartum doula■ What ... READ MORE
I was e-chatting with Sarah, a colleague of mine who works for CARE. I’m preparing to go the National CARE Convention in Washington DC next week, where I’ll be moderating a panel discussion ... READ MORE
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Heather wrote with some darn good questions. Her husband doesn't want to be in the delivery room. It'll be gross and he doesn't want to see Heather in pain. After some "discussion," she's ... READ MORE
Wouldn’t it be great if someone you trust volunteered to be on hand — even sleep on your couch — in case you went into labor in the middle of the night? What if that same person offered to ... READ MORE
I often say about myself, “You can take the girl out of Connecticut, but you can’t take Connecticut out of the girl.” Despite living on the West Coast most of my adult life—first in San ... READ MORE
Pregnancy was the healthiest time in my life. With baby on board, I finally found the motivation I needed to eat right, get enough rest and exercise. But the minute I delivered my son, my ... READ MORE
Moms-to-be who choose a friend or relative to act as their doula during delivery are more likely to have a positive birth ex-perience. In a study of 600 first-time moms, half were given the ... READ MORE
Speaking limited English and lacking experience in prenatal or postpartum care beyond raising her own four children, Maria Ordaz, 42, wasn't sure at first that she'd make a good doula. "I ... READ MORE