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What Is A Doula—And Why Should You Hire One?

If you’re pregnant or have been in the last decade, chances are you’ve heard the term doula thrown around—but maybe you’re not quite sure what a doula actually does, or whether you need one. You’re not alone! Let’s break it down so you can decide if doula support is right for you and your birth.

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Top 5 Prenatal Yoga Poses to Prepare Your Body for Birth

While lots of us have an inkling that there are things we should be doing to help prepare our bodies and mind for birth, there's often very little out there telling us what exactly to do...and even more rare, why to do it. If you're lucky, maybe you've been given some stretched to do by your doula or midwife, but many of us are left to our own devices.

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"When should I start?" Using your baby carrier postpartum

Preparing to wear your child often gets left out of infant care classes and postpartum planning, but it’s one of the most critical things you can do in your pregnancy to set yourself up for success during the early weeks with your baby. And feeling confident about what to do before you have a crying baby on your hands is a pretty important part of that.

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Elise Hall Elise Hall

Beyond Stretching: How Prenatal Yoga Gets You Ready for Birth

Prenatal yoga offers so much more than gentle stretching. From building birth-specific strength to managing pain and cultivating mindfulness, it’s a powerful tool for pregnant moms preparing for labor. In this post, you'll learn 5 unexpected ways yoga can help you feel calm, capable, and connected as you approach birth.

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Elise Hall Elise Hall

Top 5 Reasons to Try a Babywearing Workout

Postpartum recovery can make getting back into fitness feel impossible—but it doesn’t have to be. Babywearing fitness offers a gentle, effective way to rebuild strength, bond with your baby, and feel good in your body again—no childcare required. Here are 5 reasons it’s my favorite way to return to exercise after birth.

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