Doula is a Greek word for “woman’s servant.” A birth doula (aka Labor Support Doula) is a supportive companion professionally trained to provide physical and emotional support during labor and birth. A doula provides continuous support, beginning during early or active labor, through birth, and for approximately 2 hours following the birth. The doula offers Read More
Category: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Sex During Pregnancy
What About Sex During Pregnancy? Your feelings about sex may change during pregnancy. These normal feelings are common: Body changes such as nausea, tiredness, or breast tenderness will affect your desire for sex. What you find exciting may also change. Some women don’t want to have sex, but want to be hugged, cuddled, and loved. Read More
Pregnancy Discomfort
You’ll probably have some of these normal (but irritating) discomforts during pregnancy. Try the following measures to help you cope with them. If you’re worried, call your doctor or midwife for advice. Nausea and Vomiting It’s common to feel sick to your stomach in the first months of pregnancy. This is sometimes called morning sickness, Read More