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I Knew I Could Do Anything: A Birth Story

Then it was time to cut the cord. The last baby I would have was finally about to be completely separated from me. It was the last time I would be part of two. It was the epitome of bittersweet - it was the end of a journey, not just of this birth but of all of them, but although it was an ending it was a happy one, one symbolic of so much, so many lessons I had learned, so much love I had gained…

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Who Are These People (And Why Are They Here)?

When planning for the birth of your baby, you probably already have an idea of who will be present: your partner, your doula, your provider, and an L&D nurse. You might not expect a few additional faces to also step into your labor space as birth becomes imminent. Who are these people?

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To sip or not to sip? For some, the choice to avoid caffeine during pregnancy is an easy one. For others, passing on a cup of coffee or choosing decaf in the morning leads to feeling sluggish and put off all day. If you're the latter, there's good
3 Questions To Ask Your Care Provider At The Start of Your Third Trimester. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't wait until your 39 week appointment to confirm that you and your care provider(s) are a great fit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We've put together three ques
If you post a few minutes before midnight, does it still count as #MeetTheDoulaMonday? Say hello to Helen Betz, our newest addition to the @DoulasofCincy team. Helen has been working with families in Buffalo, NY, for the past several years and is e
To playfulness.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To dedication.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To learning something new.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To showing up every day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To connection.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To vulnerability. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To rough housing… and cuddling.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To gentle touch.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To co
If this is the first year without your daddy, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you aren’t close with your father, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you are longing for something today … a closer connection with a parent, another chance to say “I love you,” or just t
Is there anything sweeter than watching your first love play with and snuggle your new baby?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We don’t think so!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We want to know: did your dog love your baby from the start? Or did they take some time to war
As restrictions are lifted, states open, and a sense of normalcy returns, we've decided to keep something 2020 forced upon us... a slower pace, with fewer clients. While our passion has always been facilitating #totalpresence for our clients and the
Did you know that physical intimacy doesn't have to mean sex? Whether you're newly or very pregnant and not feeling it, or are still recovering from birth (yes, sometimes well beyond 6 weeks), it's okay to not want to explore sex with your partner r
We're so fortunate to have Amanda Korb on our team at @DoulasofCincy. Her clients love her warmth and easygoing nature. We love her dedication to unbiased support and meeting people where they are (annnndd scrolling her IG for #momspiration).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Meet Doulas of Cincinnati co-founders, Emily Johnson and Katie Brenner. Together, we have nearly 20 years experience supporting Greater Cincinnati families during pregnancy, childbirth, and new parenthood. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hiring a #doula starts w
"It was all a blur."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "I had to just put my head down and get through it."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "I had to move myself to the back burner for a while."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sound familiar? How many times have you heard statemen
Who were you before baby?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Did you meditate regularly? Did you practice pilates in the morning? Did you journal? Did you read books? Did you make time for therapy every week? Did you have a standing date night with your partner? Did