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Alaina Bierema
Feb 6, 20234 min read
Who Should I See When I'm Pregnant??
Obstetrician, Midwife, Doula, pediatrician and more! There are so many options when it comes to getting the care you need for pregnancy,...
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Alaina Bierema
Jan 29, 20225 min read
Your Survival Guide to: Second Night Syndrome!
Second Night Syndrome is a phenomenon that occurs during the second night of a newborns life. The first night, babies tend to be...
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Alaina Bierema
Jan 29, 20224 min read
What To Do With A Crying Baby - From a Postpartum Doula
Babies can be tricky. Just when you've figured it out, you haven't. Unfortunately, they don't come with manuals, nor can they talk. So,...
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Alaina Bierema
Jan 12, 20224 min read
The Golden Hour
When birth workers mention the "Golden Hour", we're referring to the first hour after the baby is born. It's importance is pretty...
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Alaina Bierema
Jan 11, 20223 min read
Ouch! Tips For A Painful Latch
As a Doula and Community Breastfeeding Educator, one of the big things I help new parents with is troubleshooting a painful latch. Most...
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Alaina Bierema
Dec 20, 20214 min read
Essential Oils for Labor
Consider adding essential oils to your birth plan!
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Alaina Bierema
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Fear Tension Pain Cycle
We go on and on about how doulas help reduce pain during childbirth. But...how? It has to do with a lot of intuition, a little bit of...
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Alaina Bierema
Aug 4, 20213 min read
Doulas - The Missing Piece
When you're assembling your birth team, it's so important to understand everything you're going to need in labor. Not every member on...
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Alaina Bierema
Aug 4, 20212 min read
Informed Consent
Great doulas will preach informed consent from every rooftop, mountain top, street corner, coffee shop, and basically anywhere else...
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