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Should Intended Parents Take a Childbirth Education Class?
“I’m not birthing a baby, why would I need to take a childbirth education class?” Simply stated: You ARE birthing a baby through the help of a surrogate. Your journey to parenthood through surrogacy has been a unique and complicated experience that has brought a mix of emotions along the way. On the one hand,…
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Five Simple Tools to Survive Life as a (New) Parent
| By Sheryl Cooksley
There is so much focus on pregnancy, birth, and even the first 8 weeks of your baby’s life. These stages in your life are fleeting. Parenthood, on the other hand, ...
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Breaking Down the Myths: What Intended Parents Need to Know About Postpartum Doulas
| By Sheryl Cooksley
We hear it all the time: “I’m not birthing my baby so why would I need a doula?” The short answer: because you’re becoming parents and experiencing all the joys, ...
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Remembering the babies we still love
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
When I first set out to write this blog, I didn’t really expect what ended up happening. I unfortunately already had several people in mind that I knew had experienced ...
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It’s Baby’s First Halloween! So…What Can They Do Besides Look Adorable?
| By Hannah Dulaney, FTDS Doula
Halloween is one of those holidays adults take really seriously or not at all. You can go all out or have a nice quiet evening at home. For kids, Halloween ...
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A Letter From Your Doula: Dear New Parent
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
Dear New Parent, You’re doing great. I see how exhausted you are after just getting home with your new baby. You value good sleep and now you are getting less ...
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What is a Postpartum Doula?
| By Sheryl Cooksley
Oh! Wait! You’re like a night nanny or a baby nurse, right?!? Mmmmmm…..No. I could launch into all the basics of how we support parents, birthing people and babies through ...
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A Letter From Your Doula: Dear Mom Who is Choosing to Formula Feed
| By Caitlyn Martin, FTDS Doula
Dear Mom Who is Choosing to Formula Feed, “Breast is best.” “Fed is best.” There is so much conflicting information and opinions out there. Sometimes it’s all too much. It ...
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5 Thanksgiving Dishes Your Partner Can Make Since You’re Recovering Postpartum
| By Hannah Dulaney, FTDS Doula
There is no shortage of things to lament about when it comes to postpartum life: the soreness, the leaky breasts, the seemingly endless lack of sleep. But there’s one big ...
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Navigating Pregnancy Loss with the Help of Ring Theory
| By Hannah Dulaney, FTDS Doula
*If you feel your loss is affecting you to the point of mental instability or you’re noticing significant changes in your behavior, please do not hesitate to talk to a ...
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