#doula

Why I [Needed] a Postpartum Doula

I had a close friend ask me the other day if she could hire me as her postpartum doula to help with her 16 year old. Of course it caused...

The Birth Story of An Unmedicated Induction {Layton's Arrival}

One thing we love so much about being doulas is the unique births that take place in all settings. Whether that's a hospital birth or you...

Top 10 Birth Affirmations

Birth is unpredictable. The only person in control of your labor and delivery is your baby, who has yet to even see the outside world!...

What To Expect When You're Expecting A Live-In Doula

The most effective form of help postpartum. Healthy mind, healthy bond for mom and baby.

If Only I Had a Doula Walk Me Down the Aisle

There was a time in my life I could have benefited from the support a professional doula provides. A time that did not involve pregnancy,...

Labor And Birth Support In Wilmington North Carolina!

Having a baby requires decision making, tenacity and of course, support. When you add a Wilmington Coastal Doulas labor doula to your...

How To Take Care Of Your Vagina After Giving Birth

Vaginal healing after childbirth is something we need to be prepared to care for after the births of our babies. Understanding that our...

Meet Your Doula-Hali Hemingway <3

It's time for another fun post from one of our labor and postpartum doulas, Hali! In all honesty, everyone should know this woman. 1....

A Unique Mother's Day Gift Idea

It's that time of year again, Mother's Day! This is the one day each year that partners are reminded to tell the mother of their children...

Maternity Boudoir, Would You or Wouldn't You?

Just two weeks before our baby girl was born, in the midst of all the Christmas vacations, shopping and planning, my good friend Dana and...