In the moment of delivery, time stops. There is no commentary about what is to come. There is no question about how you got there. There is only the table, the lights, the body engaged in getting a new person/people into the world.

Doulas love exercise balls... though we call them birth balls! Check out this video of Doulas of Philadelphia founder, Lee McClenon, showing some tips for how to use a birth ball in labor.

Did you know doulas and epidurals go well together?Lot’s of people don’t! It’s a common misconception that there is no point in hiring a doula if you are planning to have an epidural to help manage the intensity of birth.

You're having your first baby, and you've been hearing about how postpartum doulas are all the rage. A little bit of online research leads you to a whole lot of information about non-judgemental support, breastfeeding support, and help with newborn care. You have seen that doulas even help with meal preparation and light housekeeping. Sounds like a dream but you're lucky enough to have family nearby or to come to help, so why do you need a postpartum doula?

There's a reason "am I in labor" is one of the top pregnancy related searches on Google. You are not alone if you're worried that you won't recognize the signs of labor, even if this isn't your first baby. Early labor has so many variations! Here are some of the ways you'll know that you're in early labor: 

....Now, three sleep-deprived days later you’re about to pack up and head home, a few pounds lighter and with a new tiny little human in your family.

You might be thinking:

“Are they really trusting me with this thing?”, “Holy Sh*t!”, Or “Where’s the manual?”