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Dads and Doulas

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.

Testimonial: Angie's Birth

December 1, 2019 | birth, birth positions, birth support, certified birth doula, cincinnati, doula, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, moms, natural birth, new baby, tamara kankowski, testimonial

Tamara is a wonderful person and doula! She met with my husband and I twice before our daughter's birth to discuss what to expect and the birth experience we hoped to have. She's a great listener and caring person! She went above and beyond made a birth position handout for us in the event she wasn't able to make it for the birth (due to a scheduled vacation the week before our due date)!

Breastfeeding Latch

November 24, 2019 | baby, breast feeding, breastfeeding positions, lactaction, latching, new baby, nursing

Latching is a critical component to breastfeeding. If your baby is not properly latched on to your breast, feedings could be painful. There are specific techniques when latching your baby to your breast. Read on to learn more tips for a proper latch.

October Childbirth Class

Have you been looking for a Childbirth Class that is fun and informative at the same time? Join us at one of our upcoming 3 Week Classes or faster paced one day class and join in all the fun for yourself!

Tamara has developed a class combining her twenty years of being a Mama with her experience as a doula and childbirth educator.

Siblings

October 27, 2019 | baby, birth, new baby, new sibling, pregnancy, siblings, toddler

Being pregnant with your second (or seventh) is different from your first. While you are busy getting things ready for the families newest member, you are busy tending to the needs of your children outside the womb. Whether it's homework assignments, team sports or bedtime stories and diapers, there is a lot going on. Help prepare your child for their new sibling.

Babies and Bagels Moms Group

September 20, 2019 | babies and bagels, baby, birth, birth support, butler county, chiropractor, cincinnati, doula, kristen zumberger, labor, labor comfort, labor support, mason, medicated birth, moms, moms group, natural birth, new baby, postpartum, pregnancy, tamara kankowski, vaginal delivery, vaginal delivery, west chester

Pregnant? Already a mom? Thinking about getting pregnant? Want to talk to other women who have been there? Join us at Babies and Bagels Mom's Group!