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What It Mean When Your Water Breaks

March 28, 2021 | childbirth, cincinnati, delivery, labor, labor stages, membranes rupture, water break

This is can be a big concern for most women who are pregnant. Women often have anxiety about their water break in the theatre, while at the mall, in church, at a restaurant or at work. The good news is this only happens in 10% of women while at home or in the grocery store.

Should You Have A Doula?

August 16, 2020 | baby, birth, birth support, certified birth doula, childbirth, doula, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, medicated birth, natural birth, newborn, pregnancy

I've been asked by many families if you only have a doula for the first birth. The answer is No. There are so many reasons you can have a birth doula regardless of which pregnancy this might be for you.

ciera birth story

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.

Testimonial: Jacky's Birth

Tamara was a wonderful doula! We had the pleasure of having her support us throughout the pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. During the pregnancy, she helped us build our birthing plan, research treatments for my diagnosis of gestational diabetes, and prepare and transition into a family of 5.

Doulas: A Natural Pain Reliever

June 14, 2020 | birth, birth plan, birth positions, birth support, certified birth doula, cincinnati, dayton, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, natural birth, pain management, pregnancy, tamara kankowski

Birth Doula. Birth Companion. Birth Coach. All are various descriptions that are commonly used to describe a doula. The word doula is a Greek word meaning “woman's servant.” Women have been serving others in childbirth for centuries and have proven that support from women has a positive impact on labor. Find out how doula can help you achieve a natural childbirth.