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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.

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Testimonial: Chelsea's Birth

January 26, 2020  |  baby, birth, birth doula, birth partner, birth plan, birth positions, birth support, butler county, certified birth doula, cincinnati, dayton, doula, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, mason, medicated birth, natural birth, northern kentucky, ohio, postpartum, pregnancy, tamara kankowski, vaginal delivery, workshop

Tamara is the absolute best Doula to hire! We were referred to her by a friend who had delivered with her, but I had no idea the extent of love she would graciously share with us on our birth day.

Our little one decided to arrive 4 weeks early. Tamara stayed with us every step of the way. Communicating during early labor and joining us at the hospital in the middle of the night when active labor started.

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Childbirth Class Reviews

December 15, 2019  |  baby, birth class, birth doula, birth plan, birth positions, birth support, breast feeding, c-section, certified birth doula, childbirth class, cincinnati, date night, doula, epidural, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, mason, medicated birth, natural birth, pain management, postpartum, pregnancy, prenatal class, tamara kankowski, vaginal delivery, warren county, west chester, workshop

Have you thought about taking a childbirth class?  Wonder if its worth your time and money?  Think it will be boring or that you wouldnt learn anything?   

Think about taking a class with Stork Helpers.  We offer a variety of classes to choose from depending on your needs.

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Dads and Doulas

December 8, 2019  |  birth, birth doula, birth partner, birth plan, birth positions, birth support, certified birth doula, childbirth class, husband, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, medicated birth, natural birth, new baby, pain management, pregnancy, spouse, tamara kankowski, vaginal delivery

One of the common questions I hear from couples when thinking about a douls is whether Dad will be left out.  That if I am there supporting mom, dad will be pushed back to the side. However, that couldn't be further from the truth.  Doulas are for dads just as they are for mom. Doula’s do not replace any person in your family, doulas are a member of your support team. Read on to learn how doula's and dads work together.

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Epidural Risks

October 13, 2019  |  birth, birth plan, epidural, medicated birth

As you begin discussing how you envision labor and delivery to go, one of the biggest decisions about labor will be if you decide to have an epidural.  If you’re considering an epidural for pain management during labor, you’re not alone—over 60% of women in the U.S. choose to receive this type of pain relief.  Before you decide, know the risks.

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The Key Member of Your Birth Support Team

October 6, 2019  |  baby, birth, birth doula, birth partner, birth plan, birth positions, birth support, certified birth doula, cesarean section, cincinnati, dayton, epidural, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, medicated birth, natural birth, pain management, pregnancy, pregnancy complications

 

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 why a doula is a key person to have in your delivery room.

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