Entries by Emily Pelton

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A Letter from Doulas of Baltimore

Greetings DOB family,  You may have noticed that we have been pretty quiet over the past year. As doulas and entrepreneurs we are well-versed in being flexible and living in the moment, while always keeping an eye on planning for the future. All of that still did not quite prepare us for living through a […]

Pregnant & Worried about COVID-19?

Are you pregnant and worried about how COVID-19 will affect your pregnancy care and birth? We have been reading all we can. Of course, the available information is new and constantly changing.  Our goal is to provide you with solid resources so that you can have answers you are looking for while cutting out all […]

Tips for Sex & Romance After Baby

When Valentine’s Day approaches and spring is on the horizon, romance is in the air and on the mind. But what happens when you have a new baby and your body is not the body you’ve been accustomed to using for romantic pursuits, or when you’re bone-tired and out of sorts and not exactly thrilled […]

Getting the sleep you (and your newborn) need!

Who among us doesn’t treasure a great night’s sleep? And how many new or expectant parents have heard the horror stories of newborn sleep skills (or lack thereof!) and their parents who can’t recall the last time they woke up in the morning feeling refreshed? There’s no denying that finding a way to get some […]

“Long Winter Nights” Special on Overnight Support

Trouble getting enough sleep with your new baby? Take advantage of some of these long winter nights with expert care from Doulas of Baltimore’s professional team of Newborn Care Specialists and Postpartum Doulas.  Our winter special includes a complimentary one hour, in-home sleep consultation with DOB partner and infant sleep expert Deborah Bailey. She will […]