A Pregnant Pause
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Pregnancy and work, what you need to know
By Averjill Rookwood Doula & Employee Benefits Strategist Balancing work and parenthood have never been an easy job. In recent years, the 24/7 accessibility expectations of the digital age present new challenges to parenthood. The global pandemic that we are in...
Planning for Postpartum (during your pregnancy)
Blog written by Ayesha Chatterjee, Metropolitan Doulas If you are pregnant or hoping to be, it is likely you have a plan for your birth setting and space, the people you would like present, and the process you would like to see unfold. These are your choices – and you...
Mental Health During Pregnancy
During pregnancy there is a tendency to focus on a person’s physical health rather than mental health. But in reality there is no separating the connection between the well-being of our bodies and our minds. During pregnancy, the physiological changes in a pregnant...
Thinking of growing your family? Do these four things before you choose your Provider and Place of birth!
1. Look at the data Did you know that where you give birth and who you give birth with may be two of the most important determinants of birthing vaginally or by cesarean? “While being overweight, diabetic, or older can make it more likely for a woman to have a...
Looking for some birth support during COVID-19?
In speaking with families who have birthed during COVID-19, a consistent theme emerged: loneliness. At a time when you are supposed to be surrounded by your people, traditional support systems have largely been unavailable. Where can families turn for support during...
COVID-19 Update: Virtual Support
The spread of COVID-19 has spurred increasing restrictions put in place by local hospitals. In response, DC Birth Doulas has spent the last two weeks pivoting into virtual support and live stream services for our pregnant families. In this time of increasing...
Staying safe during COVID-19
DC Birth Doulas cares deeply about the health and wellbeing of our clients. We want to share how we, as a company, are working to stay informed and keep our clients safe as the coronavirus COVID-19 begins to impact more communities in the United States. We know that...
Mindfulness for Pregnancy
Rebecca Gitter, DC Birth Doulas Central Group Doula, certified prenatal yoga instructor Are you struggling with anxiety? The unknown can be anxiety producing, even for those who don’t typically struggle with anxiety. Pregnancy and birth by their very nature contain a...
Do something powerful for Mother’s Day
moth·er /ˈməT͟Hər/ (n) a parent (n) person of seniority (n) source or origin (v) to nurture with care and affection (v) to give birth or rise to To all who have created, grown, nurtured, nourished and protected - today and everyday - we celebrate and honor you. We...
Black Maternal Health Week 2020
Doulas are uniquely situated to address birth related health inequities.