Picture this: how do you envision welcoming your baby immediately following birth? Did you know it’s commonly accepted and encouraged, that as long as baby is healthy, he or she should go directly to mom’s chest? That’s right!

Are you an expectant parent and learning about doula support for the first time? We encourage you to keep exploring it as an option. It might make all the difference for your birth and postpartum experience. Here’s how to find one.

If you’re around 35-36 weeks pregnant, you’re most likely starting to think about packing that hospital bag. If you happen to feel a tad overwhelmed by this chore- we’ve created a list for you to make it easier. Happy packing!

When researching these terms, it can quickly become confusing. We’ve spelled out the differences between each profession and the tasks performed here to help get you started.