Stacey is a postpartum doula that loves supporting new families! She is a wealth of knowledge, including knowing a lot about all things baby gear from her experience working at Modern Natural Baby! Her heart is big and she wants all parents to feel equipped in what they truly need to know to be amazing [...]
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MDDS: Meet Doula Heather!
Heather is a bright light that shines on all whom she supports! Whether comforting and guiding folk in the labor room or walking alongside new parents in that early postpartum time. With her experience and desire to always learn more, Heather is one fantastic doula. Let's learn more about exactly who she is! What’s your [...]
MDDS: Meet Doula Christina!
Christina is a Certified ProDoula Labor Doula, VBAC Specialist, and Postpartum Placenta Specialist! She has a spunk and a fire that easily inspires those she supports. Keeping her clients focused and grounded through the parenthood process, she will also add a laugh where she can. Metro Detroit Doula Services is thrilled she has been on [...]
Cesarean Birth Recovery Tips
Doulas want birthing folk to recover and heal the fastest and smoothest they can. Taking care of yourself after birth is important. These tips will help those planning for or currently recovering from a cesarean birth.
What is postpartum anxiety?
One postpartum mood and anxiety disorder may be more common than you think. Learn more about postpartum anxiety.
Kindness is the new self-care
the secret to How to be happy. We all want to be happy. Happiness is something we all strive for. I mean I'm super into it. I also feel like lately we are all understanding more that caring for ourselves matters. Especially for our happiness. The phrase "self-care" certainly is thrown around a bunch lately. [...]
Must have postpartum supplies
As Postpartum & Infant Care Doulas we are experts at helping families feel more comfortable once their baby is born. Aside from instilling confidence in this new parent role we also know that the early postpartum time comes with some physical discomfort too. We are often asked, "What supplies should we have at home for [...]
Keeping the calm amid COVID-19
Times are interesting and ever changing. It is easy to accumulate worry and anxiety as we navigate these uncharted territories. You may be wondering yourself how to keep the calm amid COVID-19. Below we compiled various ways to help reduce the fear, fret, and anxious feelings. It is normal and OK to have these, but [...]
Childbirth on Netflix: What to watch
The media often likes to have scenes of birth in shows and movies. They are usually rather dramatic. Enter the scenes of screaming and waters breaking and someone telling their spouse, "YOU DID THIS TO ME!!" But some documentaries seek out truth and explore birth in other ways. Recently on Netflix a new docu-series explores [...]
Doula vs Midwife vs Doctor: What is the difference?
Who should be your care provider? What are your options? Who will support you?