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Testimonial: Ciera's Story

July 16, 2020 | a mom's story, baby, birth, birth class, birth doula, birth story, birth support, certified birth doula, childbirth, childbirth class, cincinnati, contractions, delivery, labor, labor comfort, labor stages, labor support, moms, new baby

Ciera was a warrior through her pregnancy and chidbirth and is such an amazing mom to her beautiful little girl. If you have a moment, please watch Ciera's real and raw video about pregnancy and childbirth and all that comes with it - ups, downs and everything in between.

Stages of Labor

July 12, 2020 | birth, childbirth, contractions, delivery, labor, labor stages, placenta, postpartum, water break

Labor is made of up of 4 stages. Follow this guide so you can now what to expect.

When Your Water Breaks

June 7, 2020 | amniotic fluid, baby, birth, childbirth, labor, membranes rupture, water break

Thinking you won’t be prepared and this will happen at the worst possible time? Don't worry, its less common that you think. Having your water break as the first sign of labor actually only happens 10% or less of the time.

What To Expect In A Cesarean Section

May 24, 2020 | birth, c-section, cesarean section, childbirth

If a vaginal birth is not possible, a cesarean birth will be performed. Once the decision is made for a cesarean, preparations often move quickly. The majority of the time, an epidural or spinal aesthesia is used so that you may be awake during birth. More importantly though, there are things you should be prepared for when preparing for a cesarean that are not always discussed as you go into it.

Testimonial: Kelly's Story

May 17, 2020 | baby, birth, birth doula, birth positions, birth story, birth support, certified birth doula, childbirth, cincinnati, doula, labor, labor comfort, labor support

Kelly talks about her experience using Stork Helpers for the birth of their second child. Kelly tells why having a birth doula present for her childbirth experience was important for her.

Decisions in Labor

May 3, 2020 | baby, birth doula, childbirth, labor

Nurses and doctors are in out. Cords are all over the place keeping an eye on you and baby making their sounds. Lots of questions are occuring and decisions need to be during various parts of your labor. Sometimes all of this can be a little overwhelming and you are not sure what to do.