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Dads & Doulas
Dads & Doulas The baby's father plays an essential role in providing support for the baby's mother. A doula cannot make some of the unique contributions that the partner makes. Such contributions include an intimate knowledge of the woman, and his love for her and...
What is a Postpartum doula ?
What is a Postpartum Doula? DONA International summarizes the role of a Postpartum doula as "...trained in postpartum adjustment, newborn characteristics, care, feeding and development and the promotion of parent-infant bonding. They are experienced in supporting...
Mood disorders during pregnancy can lead to postpartum depression
A study has found that women who experienced mood disorders during pregnancy may be at risk for more severe postpartum depression (PPD) than those whose symptoms begin after birth. Also called postnatal depression, PPD is a type of clinical depression which can...
What is Group B Strep?
Back in 1996 when I was pregnant with my second child I was tested for Group B Strep , (the test was not common with the first in 1992) I tested "positive" for Group B Strep. I quickly began to research my alternatives. I am a fast laborer and my midwife...
