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Labor Intervenions: Pain Relievers

March 1, 2020  |  birth doula, birth plan, cervidil, epidural, foley bulb, labor, labor comfort, labor interventions, labor support, pain management, pitocin, spinal anesthesia

The moment you have been waiting for is finally here! Know that you have plenty of options for how you will bring your baby into the world.  After you know your options, you can begin to create your preferences for birth.   

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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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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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Role Of Your Birth Partner

September 29, 2019  |  birth, birth doula, birth partner, birth support, childbirth class, doula, husband, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, medicated birth, natural birth, pain management, spouse

Birth partners are important in helping labor go smoothly as they can provide both emotional and physical support.   While everyone that probably comes to your house or meets up with you from the time they find out Mama is pregnant until months after the new baby arrives only wants to know how Mama and baby are doing - your role is important.  

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Labor Positions

September 22, 2019  |  birth, birth positions, doula, labor, labor comfort, labor positions, labor support, natural birth, pain management, pregnancy, tamara kankowski

Often times, women laboring in the hospital spend a good portion of their time in bed.   Not all women know they have options on how they labor.  In may situations, laboring in bed will prolong labor.   Find out how to help ease your labor along. 

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