Posts tagged birth
Labor Playlists: Music can help you no matter what type of birth.

Just like the music playing during our shows and movies, music sets the emotional scene for what the producers and writers want us to feel and experience. It can create the space for you to let go, feel ready, boost energy, instill courage, settle in, release tension, fight hard, dance baby out, focus inward, connect with our baby, master the rhythm, ride the waves, & find our strength.

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Navigating Pregnancy During a Pandemic

Today, each time you turn on the television, listen to the radio, or talk with friends, COVID-19 is all anyone seems to talk about, making it extremely difficult to escape the constant feeling of uncertainty. Each day we anxiously anticipate the new number of cases and deaths among vulnerable populations around the world, posing the big question, “Are expecting mothers at a higher risk?”

Whether you are having your first or second child, the journey of experiencing pregnancy is full of excitement and happiness, but it can also be extremely overwhelming. Pregnancy is already accompanied by an array of different emotions throughout the trimesters and for mothers expecting amidst a global outbreak, feelings such as nervousness and fear can become heightened and significantly interfere with what is supposed to be a joyous milestone. Here at High Country Doulas we are diligently working to support you and your baby’s needs during this stressful time.

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