by Emma Devin | Jun 12, 2026 | Baby Care, Birth, C-section, Contributor, Doula, Feeding (Breastfeeding, Nursing), Health Care, Mental Health, Nutrition, Postpartum, Pregnancy
The Honest Answer A doula is a trained, experienced person who supports you during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. We don’t deliver babies, we don’t do medical tasks, and we don’t make decisions about your care. What we do is hold space for you, offer...
by Emma Devin | May 19, 2026 | Contributor, Uncategorized
You come home from the hospital (or birth center, or your own bed) and suddenly you’re responsible for a tiny human. Your body is bleeding, aching, and hormonally chaotic. You haven’t slept in days. You might be in pain from birth or surgery. And everyone...
by Emma Devin | Apr 13, 2026 | Birth, C-section, Contributor, Doula, Health Care, Pregnancy
There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding this procedure – leading to misinformation and a lack of education that can cause confusion and anxiety for expectant parents — as if there wasn’t already enough of that happening! So let’s explore some of the...
by Emma Devin | Apr 13, 2026 | Birth, C-section, Contributor, Doula, Health Care, Pregnancy
Photo by Alexa Mazzarello This month is Cesarean Awareness Month. You might be thinking – why exactly do c-sections need awareness? While c-sections can be life-saving for parents and babies in certain situations, they are also associated with higher risks of...
by Emma Devin | Apr 3, 2026 | Birth, Contributor, Doula, Feeding (Breastfeeding, Nursing), Mental Health, Postpartum, Pregnancy
You’ve just given birth. Your body is recovering. Your hormones are shifting. You haven’t slept in days. And somewhere in the middle of all that, you’re supposed to figure out how to take care of a newborn—and yourself. Nobody tells you that the...
