How to Switch Providers During Pregnancy: Tips from a Doula
Considering a change in your pregnancy care? Learn how to switch OBs or midwives, including insurance steps, timing, and transferring medical records.
How to Have a Low-Intervention Birth: Tips from a Doula
Many parents hoping for a low-intervention birth focus on labor techniques, but the biggest influences really come earlier in pregnancy. Learn how provider choice, birth location, childbirth education, and birth support can shape your birth experience.
Fueling the Labor Marathon: Evidence-Based Education on Eating and Drinking in Labor
For low-risk pregnancies, evidence shows eating and drinking during labor is safe and beneficial. We break down the research and how to advocate for yourself in the hospital.
Epidural Myths Debunked: What Chicago Suburb Moms Need to Know
Many expecting parents wonder what an epidural would mean for their birth experience. You’ve heard the epidural rumors—no movement, strict timelines, or that doulas don’t support them. We wanted to set the record straight for Chicagoland moms.