A Look into the First 24 Hours Postpartum The climactic part of pregnancy happens as you birth your baby earth side safely and peacefully! You have prepared, anticipated, prayed, meditated, and worked to create the perfect entrance for your baby into the world. All things leading up to this monumental event have been focused around the birth of …
Cesarean Birth Recovery Essentials Cesarean birth recovery is a question we get asked about alot. Are you planning a cesarean birth? Do you want to be prepared in the instance that you may need one? Keep this short list handy! Be sure to print this so that you can bring it with you on your …
We get this question all the time: “What can a doula do for me? I have already had a baby!” So, why a doula for the second birth (or more!)? Three reasons: 1.) NO pregnancy, birth, or postpartum period are the same! Your first birth might have been easy peasy, fast, and painless. Or, conversely, it …
Do I need a doula? You feel as ready as one can be! You’ve selected your doctor, the nursery is prepared, your hospital bag is packed, and your breast pump is on order! Then, someone drops a bomb and asks, “Did you hire a doula?” A what?! And so, your research begins. What is …
Can Doulas Prevent Cesarean Deliveries? The World Health Organization reaffirms that the best outcomes for women and babies appear to occur with cesarean section rates of 5% to 10%. Rates above 15% seem to do more harm than good. In and around Jacksonville, Florida the average is above 30% for cesarean birth. Many people wonder, …
Birth Affirmations There are many ways that people prepare for childbirth, one way is by reading birth affirmations. Other expectant couples prepare by reading books, listening to podcasts, while some choose to take the “do nothing special approach” and wing it! About 5% of pregnant people will hire a doula to support them during …
Can My Husband Be My Doula? “Can my husband be my doula?” The short answer to that question is no, but stay with us and read more to find the beautiful reasons! Your partner is your numero uno! As you begin the most important experience of your lives together, there will be many things you must work through and …
Childbirth Isn’t Confusing, but “Born in the Wild” Is! All this talk, all these previews, and all this…confusion…what’s a person to do? Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a good bowl of popcorn and I am always ready to don a full Elizabethan collar in the name of drama. But drama needs to serve a …
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20 Random Facts About Heather Horrell In honor of World Doula Week, we decided to share a few fun blogs about the amazing doulas who work with families trusting The Jax Baby Company team with their care! We are all about sharing a smile, a laugh, and a hug from time to time! Here are …
