by Piedmont Doulas | Mar 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
“My mom wants to be there when he’s born…but I know she’ll stress me out. I don’t know what to do.” “During my first birth, my mother-in-law came into the room while I was pushing! I was too stressed and tired at that point to...
by Piedmont Doulas | Nov 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
When my paternal grandmother (or as I called her, “Granna”) died a few years ago, there were only two things I wanted from her belongings. One was her old totally retro vintage awesome pie tin, circa 1970-something. Every Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas...
by Piedmont Doulas | Nov 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
You are pregnant. You’ve peed on the pregnancy test, scheduled your first appointment with your ob/gyn or midwife, started shopping for the nursery, and are ordering those adorable aden + anais swaddle blankets. Next up on the list-hiring a doula. But you...
by Piedmont Doulas | Sep 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Put away the shorts and capri pants, turn off the air conditioner, throw open the windows and say a mighty hello to autumn! Here are 9 ways that make being pregnant in fall fantastic! 1. Awesome pregnancy Halloween costumes The ideas are endless when it comes to...
by Piedmont Doulas | Aug 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
YES Welcome! You may have been redirected here because you asked the question, “Are you still pregnant?” to a family member, friend or co-worker. Though you meant well, it can be tiresome and difficult for the pregnant person to hear this question...
by Piedmont Doulas | Jun 16, 2016 | doulas, greensboro, ninth month of pregnancy
The first 8 months of pregnancy fly by and the last month of pregnancy lasts about a year, right? At least, that’s what it feels like to many! As you finish gestating your upcoming bundle of joy, spend some time with your partner and with friends, and take...
by Piedmont Doulas | Apr 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today’s post is a guest blog post from Pregnant In The Piedmont sponsor, Heart In Hands Massage and Wellness, LLC! Thank you, for being a part of Winston-Salem’s pregnancy, baby and parenting event! Pregnancy, while exciting and beautiful can be tough to...
by Piedmont Doulas | Apr 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
A few years ago, when I first became a birth doula, I asked my mother about her birth story. The birth story that was me. I’d never really thought about it before. But when you delve into the world of birth work, you become curious about things you’d never...
by Piedmont Doulas | Mar 28, 2016 | baby care, Birth, greensboro, high point, parenting, winston-salem
Pregnant In The Piedmont is getting closer and closer! As we build up to the event, we are highlighting our wonderful sponsors who help make this pregnancy, baby and parenting expo possible. Today we are featuring Triad Moms On Main, the best online resource for...
by Piedmont Doulas | Mar 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Welcome to spring! Today we have a guest blog post from one of our returning Pregnant In The Piedmont sponsors, Jereka Hunt of Wombmart! Wombmart services a large portion of the Triad, including Winston-Salem and Greensboro. If you’ve ever been curious about...
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