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Learning More About Newborn Care with Carrot Fertility
Many families can have postpartum doula care covered by workplace benefits! Carrot is one of the bigger benefits companies that we are seeing! This is such an incredible offering that workplaces are giving their families. Getting the opportunity to have a birth or...
How to Be an Involved Dad Starting in Pregnancy
Becoming an "involved dad*" or a "supportive partner" isn't just a role that begins at birth! It's a journey that starts during pregnancy. We're witnessing a transformative era in parenting. Dads are increasingly expected to step up and share in the responsibilities...
Learn More About Our Meet The Doulas Events
One of our most exciting and cherished events of the year is our Meet the Doulas event! It’s such an honor to meet so many wonderful new families! And it is so special to have some of our precious families drop in with their sweet babies!In this three-hour event, we...
How to Find Your Village During Pregnancy
Everything seems to change when you are pregnant with your first. Priorities shift and the life you have been living may not be a life you can or want to live any longer. If you are the first in your friend group to have a little one, you may begin to feel a bit...
Shedding Light on Perinatal Depression
Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please reach out to a trusted...
My Experience as a Mother to Three
Before becoming a mom, I never quite understood the love or even obsession that moms had with their babies and children. From the outside looking in, it sure looked like a LOT of work for very little reward. It's cliché, but it is one of those things that can be hard...
All About the Webster Technique for Pregnancy
Since 1986, The Webster Technique has been helping families thanks to the founding chiropractor, Dr. Larry Webster. He was an advocate for chiropractic care during pregnancy and for children. His passion helped create a certification program that established and a...
The Difference Between a Night Nanny and a Postpartum Doula
When choosing care for your newborn and your family there is so much to navigate. Many families require overnight newborn care for the first 3 to 4 months until their baby is sleeping better. Having a trusted professional is often number one in a family's search.It...
Does Your Employer Offer Doula Benefits?
Did you know that doula benefits may be available to you through your workplace? Are you expecting and considering hiring a birth and/or postpartum doula? Did you know that many workplaces are providing stipends or have partnered with companies such as Carrot...