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What is a Doula? (And Why You Might Actually Want One)
The Honest Answer A doula is a trained, experienced person who supports you during pregnancy,...
Navigating C-section Recovery with Ease
Whether your cesarean was planned, unplanned or an emergency, the basics of caring for your tummy and scar after the surgery remain the same. Oftentimes these basics are covered by your primary care provider but with the arrival of your little one, it might be easy to forget.
8 Common C-Section Myths — Debunked by a Doula
A cesarean or c-section (also known as a belly birth), is a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through incisions in your abdomen and uterus. Scheduled c-sections may be suggested if your baby is breech, you have placenta previa, you are expecting multiples, or you need a guaranteed delivery before you reach full-term gestation. Unscheduled cesarean sections are when there is a reason for imminent birth and it is necessary to have a surgical birth within the next few minutes to hours.
A doula’s guide to c-sections
While c-sections can be life-saving for parents and babies in certain situations, they are also associated with higher risks of complications compared to vaginal birth. Additionally, c-sections and its ensuing healing can have long-term health consequences for both the parent and baby. In saying this, belly births continue to be one of the most stigmatized journeys to birth a family can take.
How Doulas Support Emotional Health After Birth
You've just given birth. Your body is recovering. Your hormones are shifting. You haven't slept in...
Yes, You Can Have a Doula at Your C-Section. Here’s Why It Matters.
Yes, You Can Have a Doula at Your C-Section. Here's Why It Matters. If you're planning a caesarean...
What a Doula Does (That Google, ChatGPT, and Your Mother-in-Law Can’t)
Google is helpful. ChatGPT is efficient. Your mom loves you. Your mother-in-law has opinions. But...
How to Choose a Doula Training Program That Sets You Up for Success
So, you’re doula-curious. Or maybe you’re doula-determined. You’ve got the care instincts, the...
Your Birth Plan: What It Is, Why It Matters, and When to Start
A birth plan helps communicate your wishes, but birth preferences provide a more flexible, realistic approach to navigating labor and delivery. Learn why shifting from a strict plan to adaptable birth preferences can support informed consent, reduce stress, and foster collaboration with your care team. Download Brood’s Birth Preferences Toolkit and feel confident in your choices.
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