by Piedmont Doulas | May 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
There is a post that has been making the rounds on social media lately; I haven’t been able to get it out of my head since first reading it. It has been an itch I can’t scratch in my brain– a tag in the back of my shirt that I can’t ignore no matter how hard I...
by Piedmont Doulas | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Swaddle, how much do we love thee? Let me count the ways! As postpartum doulas, we love swaddling! Swaddling is a wonderful way to soothe your newborn; it reminds them of being in your womb. We use swaddling often with our postpartum babies,...
by Piedmont Doulas | Sep 15, 2020 | birth center, comfort measures, waterbirth
Heather, a member of our moms group, MomMentous, writes about the water birth of her daughter, Beatrice. Heather took childbirth classes with us to prepare for labor and a birth center birth. Saturday, August 27th, 2016 was a full day of activities for us. We went to...
by Piedmont Doulas | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Are you pregnant and currently stuck at home, practicing social distancing, or completely isolating yourself, doing your part to flatten the curve? Here are ten things you can do right from your couch or your home to help you prep for birth! Work On A Birth...
by Piedmont Doulas | Apr 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pregnant In The Piedmont Saturday, April 21st, 10 am to 2 pm Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy Winston-Salem NC Pregnant In The Piedmont is just around the corner! Pregnant In The Piedmont is Winston-Salem’s own pregnancy, baby...
by Piedmont Doulas | Sep 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
How do I become a doula? This is a question we hear often! So often, I decided it was worthy of a blog post. There is a huge commitment involved when becoming a doula, and lots of research to be done when deciding what organization to certify through, and how...
by Piedmont Doulas | Aug 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
A frequent question I hear from clients or prospective clients is, “What do you bring in your doula bag? What tricks do you keep in there”? It seems the “doula bag” has been elevated in the birth doula world to some revered status, as...
by Piedmont Doulas | May 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you remember Schoolhouse Rock as fondly as I do, you’ll hopefully understand the title of this blog! Are you facing an induction? Inductions don’t have to be as scary as they seem, if you know the questions to ask and are prepared. Here are five tips to...
by Piedmont Doulas | May 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s 10 pm, and your postpartum doula knocks quietly on the door. You let us in with a smile as we greet your family. We talk about the last time your baby (or babies) ate, were changed, and about any chores you’d like us to do that evening. Then, you head...
by Piedmont Doulas | Apr 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year! Pregnant In The Piedmont 2017 is Saturday, April 29th from 10 am to 2 pm at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center in Winston-Salem NC! Piedmont Doulas is proud to bring this pregnancy, baby and parenting expo annually to...
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