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I Am Not An Activist

All too often doulas are associated with being activists.  While there are doulas that exist that have an agenda, that is not all of us. I used to participate in an annual rally.  For a […]


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I Am Not An Activist

All too often doulas are associated with being activists.  While there are doulas that exist that have an agenda, that is not all of us. I used to participate in an annual rally.  For a […]

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Baby’s Here, Now What?

You took the most comprehensive childbirth class in Kankakee County.  You had a doula by your side supporting you and your partner through a long labor.  You even had your placenta encapsulated in your home.  […]


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Baby’s Here, Now What?

You took the most comprehensive childbirth class in Kankakee County.  You had a doula by your side supporting you and your partner through a long labor.  You even had your placenta encapsulated in your home.  […]

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{Guest Post} 5 Things I Know About Planned Cesarean Birth

Have you found out that you will need to have a cesarean surgery or even just decided that this is the best birth for you?  Check out these tips from guest blogger Molly Staples with […]


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{Guest Post} 5 Things I Know About Planned Cesarean Birth

Have you found out that you will need to have a cesarean surgery or even just decided that this is the best birth for you?  Check out these tips from guest blogger Molly Staples with […]

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A Doula Poem

There once was a doula from Kankakee Who dreamt of helping new mothers get sleep! She would do some laundry and dishes, And hold baby whenever the mother wishes. Perhaps a little meal prep would […]


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A Doula Poem

There once was a doula from Kankakee Who dreamt of helping new mothers get sleep! She would do some laundry and dishes, And hold baby whenever the mother wishes. Perhaps a little meal prep would […]

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If Only I Had A Doula When I Planned My Disney Vacation

Around 20 years ago my mom and step-dad took my brothers and I to Florida for vacation.  We drove down in our new van, rented a condo, and had a blast.  My youngest brother was […]


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If Only I Had A Doula When I Planned My Disney Vacation

Around 20 years ago my mom and step-dad took my brothers and I to Florida for vacation.  We drove down in our new van, rented a condo, and had a blast.  My youngest brother was […]

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