There are so many fall family activities in Baltimore! For many, fall is their favorite season. The morning crisp air, followed by a slow warm up throughout the day, ending with your favorite comfy sweatshirt, drinking a cup of tea while curled up on the couch…. Sounds amazing, right? With a new baby entering the…
For many Baltimore families, the arrival of summer in Maryland means tons of sun & fun! However, adding a baby to your warm-weather adventures can seem overwhelming. Keeping up with naps and feeding, monitoring sun exposure, and all the extra ‘stuff’ you’re suddenly hauling everywhere can make exiting your home feel more like a…
Looking for summer fun for Baltimore families? We are so excited that summer is upon us! Baltimore is a hot spot for summer fun to do with your children. See what we did there? 😉 Doulas of Baltimore is here to share with you 5 great outdoor activities to do with the whole family. And…
One of the most searched topics during pregnancy? “Am I actually going into labor?” Although the conventional knowledge says that pregnancy lasts nine months (which would be 36 weeks), most babies are actually born between 38 and 42 weeks. This means that you can think of your due date as more of a “due month”…
Whether it’s your first child or your fourth, we all know that bringing home a new baby means a big transition! Many of our clients realize the need for additional support during this transition and call on an Overnight Postpartum Doula to help. Our postpartum doulas and Newborn Care Specialists are professionally-trained experts. When choosing…
We spend nine months getting ready for baby to arrive–both physically and emotionally. But the actual birth experience portion of your journey is relatively short. After birth, your body continues to change for many months. Here are some of the changes you can expect in the moments, weeks, and months after birth. What will I…
There are pros and cons for all the birth classes on the market. Depending on what you are looking for from a class, many of the mainstream birth classes can be unappealing. You may feel like taking a childbirth series is one more thing to do before your baby arrives, but this is one thing…
RSV in babies is a topic that is regularly searched during this time of year. At the forefront of all safety-minded parents is the cold and flu season. This year, parents of young children (especially those under two) have likely seen much about the high levels of viral activity in the area. We’re going to…
As a society we are obsessed with infants’ sleep. The first questions people ask after you welcome a little one into your home are often focused on sleep. “So how is the baby sleeping?” “Are you getting any sleep?” And my personal favorite, “Are they sleeping through the night?” It’s almost as though how well…
There isn’t a handbook for pregnancy, birth, or parenthood and that can be overwhelming. If you’re finding yourself with notebooks or spreadsheets full of information to wade through, you’re not alone. We have access to an entire internet full of recommendations, be they current or outdated. Finding reasonable, science-backed answers can feel like an uphill…
