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How Can a Doula Assist with an Epidural Birth?
There are many reasons that people choose to have an epidural. The biggest benefit of the epidural, is, of course, the effective pain...

Mary Ghyabi
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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Castor Oil: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
Have you ever heard of Castor Oil? If you have and are wondering if it is something that could benefit you this blog post will outline a...

Katherine Healy
Jul 25, 20223 min read
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What Does a Doula Bring to a Birth?
Doulas bring a lot to a birth. We bring years of experience, brains full of birth-related knowledge, hearts full of compassion and joy,...

Mary Ghyabi
Jan 7, 20222 min read
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Madam Doula’s 10 Postpartum Essentials List
Preparing for the postpartum period is just as important as preparing for the birth of a child. Lots of parents are ready to bring their...

Mary Ghyabi
Dec 3, 20214 min read
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Doulas and Dads: Why Hiring a Doula is a Great Choice for Both Parents
Sometimes, parents may be apprehensive about hiring a doula because they believe that the doula will push the father to the sidelines and...

Mary Ghyabi
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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5 Simple Herbs To Use Throughout Pregnancy
When I first started learning about plants, I was eager to get my hands on herbs that I had never heard of before- the big names like...

Mary Ghyabi
Oct 21, 20213 min read
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3 Great Books for Natural Birth Parents
As a doula, and general birth nerd, I have read stacks and stacks of books pertaining to pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period....

Mary Ghyabi
Oct 15, 20212 min read
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What's The Difference Between a Doula and a Midwife?
The roles of doulas and midwives overlap in many ways, but there are some key differences between these two career paths!

Mary Ghyabi
Sep 14, 20212 min read
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