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Reflections for Mother's Day
Being a mother is both challenging and rewarding at the same time. It's full of excitement, struggle, joy, exhaustion, and everything in between. This Mother's Day the owners of High Country Doulas and a team member reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly of their own parenting experiences.
5 Tips for Transitioning from One to Two
Many parents worry about what life will be like as they transition from one baby to two. Will there be rivalry? Jealously? Pure exhaustion? These essential tips from parents who know what it's like will help ease your mind and give you practical ideas for what's to come.
Boosting Nutrition in Labor
Giving birth takes energy! Here's five great foods to think about packing for your big day. Be sure to check with your provider first before eating anything during labor.
What's your "birth philosophy?"
It may not be formulated into words or a birth plan, but everyone has a birth philosophy of some sort. Through images, movies, stories, and TV, most of us have been influenced by certain perceptions of birth in the media. Some people have even been witness to birth in real life, either with pets, animals, or their friends or family..
Dads and Doulas
Far from replacing your partner, a doula actually helps families become closer during labor and birth. Unless, of course, your partner prefers to stay "behind the curtain." Whatever level of support your loved ones wish to give, a doula can help them achieve that goal.