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Childbirth on Netflix: What to watch

on March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 By Metro Detroit Doula Services

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 [...]

Trimming baby’s nails. Hard pass.

on March 9, 2019March 9, 2019 By Metro Detroit Doula Services

By Andrea Stainbrook You stare down lovingly at your sweet bundle. Squishy and angelic. An angel with claws! It is always amazing to see how fast babies can grow their nails. Some come out of the womb with long nails. New babies may need a trim as often as every few days! While looking at [...]

5 anxiety reducing tips in pregnancy

on February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 By Metro Detroit Doula Services

by Andrea Stainbrook It is normal to worry, or feel anxious in pregnancy. There is a lot happening. Your body is changing, as well as your life is changing! So many things to consider and think about. It can easily be overwhelming. For some you may already have a history with anxiety or have other [...]

You matter too! Self-care with a newborn

on February 15, 2019February 19, 2019 By Metro Detroit Doula Services

When feasible set up support. DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR HELP. Have a visitor or a Postpartum & Infant Care Doula? ......

Baby outings? Can I really shop with my baby?

on November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 By Metro Detroit Doula Services

By Andrea Stainbrook An outing with your baby doesn't have to be hard! Babies are squishy and adorable and well frankly a lot of work!  Normal outings like heading to the grocery store, or to shop for some new clothes can feel like daunting tasks.  I know I sometimes rather wait for my hubby to [...]

The Fear of Giving Birth Again

on September 27, 2017February 12, 2018 By Metro Detroit Doula Services 1 Comment

 "You have done this before.  You know what you are doing!"  Anyone who has given birth once and is now preparing to birth baby number 2, or 3, or 10 has probably heard someone say this.  Maybe you feel like, "Heck ya I got this!"  Or  you maybe you want to reply, "Do I know what I'm doing?  Is it too late to back out?"

How Will I Know? | Early Signs of Labor

on June 30, 2017February 12, 2018 By Metro Detroit Doula Services

The weeks of pregnancy are coming and going.  Soon you find yourself nearing the end of gestation.  You are close to your estimated due date. Every pregnant person wonders how will I know if I am in labor?  Ask around and you are sure to hear the advice of, "you'll just know."   How helpful [...]

April the Giraffe | The Watched Pot… Stays in Labor?

on April 12, 2017February 12, 2018 By Metro Detroit Doula Services

It is amazing to witness a birth.  Seeing a human enter the world is a beautiful and spiritual thing.  Watching animals birth is equally awe-inspiring.  How they seem to just know exactly how to move and where to go. Miss April the Giraffe is about to give birth.  She's a Giraffe in New York anxiously [...]

Who is Metro Detroit Doula Services? A Blog Series | Meet Amy Hammer

on November 17, 2016March 29, 2019 By Metro Detroit Doula Services

By Amy Hammer, CEO & Co-Founder of Metro Detroit Doula Services After having a fabulous doula for her own birth over 5 years ago, Amy Hammer decided to join her gifts of compassion and service with her love for families and become a business owner & doula herself.  Amy and Andrea's collaboration together has been [...]

Who is Metro Detroit Doula Services? A Blog Series | Meet Andrea Stainbrook

on October 27, 2016March 29, 2019 By Metro Detroit Doula Services

Andrea is certified with ProDoula as a Labor Doula, pre-certified as a Postpartum Doula, and is currently working on her certification as a Childbirth Educator with ProDoula.

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