What's Up, Mama: Essential Self-Care Tips for Expectant Mothers in Indianapolis!
Becoming a mother is a thrilling adventure full of joy, surprises, and, at times, anxiety. As you step into this new chapter, taking care...
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Dorothea Rose
Oct 293 min read
Harnessing the Power of a Doula: Transforming Your Birth Experience with Confidence
Bringing new life into the world is one of the most significant experiences anyone can have. However, it can also seem overwhelming and...
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Dorothea Rose
Oct 223 min read
Unveiling the Secret Benefits of Embracing a Doula's Support from Start to Finish: A Standard Approach to Pregnancy
When embarking on the miraculous journey of pregnancy, one is filled with a myriad of emotions ranging from excitement to anxiety. During...
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Dorothea Rose
Oct 153 min read
The Role of a Doula in Supporting Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum: A Guide for Expectant and New Moms
Motherhood is a remarkable journey, but it's not always a smooth ride. For pregnant or new moms, the challenges of navigating the...
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Dorothea Rose
Oct 83 min read
Finding My Doula: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Family Support
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, finding the right support during pregnancy can feel daunting. The journey to parenthood is unique...
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Dorothea Rose
Oct 62 min read
Baby Making in a Same Sex Relationship
It's no secret that I am in a same sex relationship with a wonderful woman named Sarah and have been married for 2 years. We have 2...
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Dorothea Rose
Aug 32 min read
The Importance of Birth Doula Services
The Importance of Birth Doula Services Bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful and transformative experience. It can also be...
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Dorothea Rose
Jul 251 min read
I'm having a c-section... Can I have a doula?
A doula isn't specific to your type of labor, they are there to support YOU through labor. A cesarean section can be a scary experience...
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Dorothea Rose
Jul 172 min read
Creating a Birth Plan
Everyone's birth preferences are different and VALID! It is impossible to know what your birth is going to look like and can be dangerous...
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Dorothea Rose
Jul 104 min read
5 Tips for the Newly Pregnant
1. Start Practicing your Breathing One of the best things you can do even if you aren't pregnant now is practice your breathing and...
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Dorothea Rose
Jun 282 min read
SILVER Nipple Shields???
Listen I know this sounds really weird and when I first heard it before my daughter was born in 2022 I thought 2 things... I am NOT...
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Dorothea Rose
Jun 272 min read
23 Interview questions for your new doula
So, you're looking to hire a new doula but you're unsure how to interview them... Below you will find a list of questions to ask during...
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Dorothea Rose
Jun 192 min read
Reasons to call your doula
As a doula I'm down with this question, it's one of the most common that I get from a new client. When do we call you? There are many...
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Dorothea Rose
Jun 62 min read
Being INclusive in an EXclusive World: Gay Pride with a Baby
As I'm sure many of you have discovered with my 'about me' picture, I'm happily married to the love of my life and we both just happens...
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Dorothea Rose
May 282 min read
Doula, Midwife or Both?
Let's talk a little about what your birth team could look like... Most people don't know the difference between a midwife, doula and...
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Dorothea Rose
May 211 min read
Does a doula replace my partner?
Do you know the best natural hormone to help progress labor? Oxytocin... or the love drug. Oxytocin is the hormone your body releases...
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Dorothea Rose
May 155 min read
Postpartum Mental Health
Mental health awareness month is this month so let's talk about some postpartum mental health. 1 in 6 women will be diagnosed with...
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Dorothea Rose
May 141 min read
How to pick your Doula.
It can be intimidating to pick a doula, it's a huge decision and the first of many steps and decisions that you will have to make as a...
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Dorothea Rose
May 92 min read
Hiring a Postpartum Doula
Being a mom is hard, I know people say this all the time, but being a new mom is HARDER! I remember the early days with my daughter, I...
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Dorothea Rose
May 12 min read
A Doula? What's a Doula?
This is how the conversation goes every time... "So, what do you do?" "I'm a labor and postpartum doula." "Oh cool......." Insert strange...
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