My hubby and I attended a “Meet the Doulas Night” hosted by the Doulas of Rhode Island. There we learned about birth doulas, and postpartum doulas. Below is my opinion of what a postpartum doula is and does. From what I hear, one of the chief complaints new parents have is the overwhelming fear and more »
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‘An Ode To Sleep-Deprived Parents’ Performed By The Sydney Philharmonia Choirs {video}
I had to share this funny trending video with you this morning! Hopefully it will give you a good laugh 🙂 The Sydney Symphony challenged their Facebook fans to rewrite the opening chorus of Carmina Burana. Matthew Hodge’s winning lyrics, titled “An Ode To Sleep-Deprived Parents” took home the prize! Granted, I’m only sleep deprived more »
What Is A Birth Doula?
Birth is the most simple and, yet, complicated ordeal a woman can endure. Egg is inseminated with sperm, baby grows, and the kid comes out. Easy, right? Wrong. There is so much that goes on with being pregnant. Leaving what happens to our bodies during pregnancy aside, all the choices, baby crap to buy, and more »
40 QUESTIONS TO ASK ON A MATERNITY TOUR OF HOSPITALS AND BIRTH CENTERS
Most expecting parents tour their birthing center or hospital during the third trimester. This maternity tour is generally meant to help them get the lay of the land, understand what is available, and where they will be on the big day! I decided to shop around different hospitals in Rhode Island, to find out which more »