Emily Pelton, Author at Doulas of Baltimore

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Birth Classes | 3 Ways Independent Curriculums Stand Out

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 […]

Family, Newborn care

Baby’s First Sniffles? How to know when it’s RSV in babies

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 […]

Newborn care, Sleep

Safe Sleep: The 2024 Update

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 […]

Baltimore, Childbirth Education, Newborn care, Parenthood

Newborn Classes and Childbirth Education for New Parents

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 We have access to an entire internet full of recommendations, be they current or outdated.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 […]

Baltimore, Doulas of Baltimore, Pregnancy

More Than Massage: Prenatal Spa Day

This blog was last updated March 2024 It isn’t difficult these days to find a prenatal massage near you. What proves hard to find is providers that truly cater to pregnant clientele with their services. If you were a regular spa-goer pre-pregnancy, it can be disappointing to lose a routine for relaxation you’ve become accustomed […]

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