The phase of birth you’ve never heard of: Latent Labor The first stage of labor is divided into two phases: the latent phase and the active phase. In the latent phase, contractions become progressively more coordinated and the cervix dilates to 4 cm (approximately 1.5 inches) Sounds straightforward enough, right? The truth is, latent labor…
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You’ve probably heard the old adage, “Eight 8oz glasses of water a day” to stay hydrated. Seems simple enough, right? What that saying doesn’t address is what you should do when water just isn’t happening for you! With as many as a staggering 90% of women suffering from morning sickness and/or food aversions during pregnancy,…
Overwhelmed by the number of baby gadgets on the market? Looking for the safest products to use for your baby? Make the most of your valuable time during pregnancy with the assistance of a Maternity/Baby Concierge. Whether you are looking for assistance creating, sorting, or consolidating your baby registry, setting up the nursery, or baby…
You’ve welcomed a new baby into your home, you’re feeling up to getting out of the house together, and you’ve picked a location! Now what? Taking a day trip with a tiny one can seem daunting, whether you’re traveling on vacation or just going to the grocery store. Babies seem to need so much stuff. With…
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Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about the scales you would see on a snake or lizard, we are talking about cradle cap on a baby. The good news is that cradle cap is not painful to the baby at all, and it certainly doesn’t mean the baby is dirty. Most new parents think they can…
Latent Labor: The Labor Phase You’ve Never Heard Of
The phase of birth you’ve never heard of: Latent Labor The first stage of labor is divided into two phases: the latent phase and the active phase. In the latent phase, contractions become progressively more coordinated and the cervix dilates to 4 cm (approximately 1.5 inches) Sounds straightforward enough, right? The truth is, latent labor…
4 Surprising Ways to Stay Hydrated in Pregnancy
You’ve probably heard the old adage, “Eight 8oz glasses of water a day” to stay hydrated. Seems simple enough, right? What that saying doesn’t address is what you should do when water just isn’t happening for you! With as many as a staggering 90% of women suffering from morning sickness and/or food aversions during pregnancy,…
Baby & Maternity Concierge Services
Overwhelmed by the number of baby gadgets on the market? Looking for the safest products to use for your baby? Make the most of your valuable time during pregnancy with the assistance of a Maternity/Baby Concierge. Whether you are looking for assistance creating, sorting, or consolidating your baby registry, setting up the nursery, or baby…
Out and About With Baby
You’ve welcomed a new baby into your home, you’re feeling up to getting out of the house together, and you’ve picked a location! Now what? Taking a day trip with a tiny one can seem daunting, whether you’re traveling on vacation or just going to the grocery store. Babies seem to need so much stuff. With…
Baltimore Baby Grows Scales!
Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about the scales you would see on a snake or lizard, we are talking about cradle cap on a baby. The good news is that cradle cap is not painful to the baby at all, and it certainly doesn’t mean the baby is dirty. Most new parents think they can…
Local Doula Gets Snowed In
As winter approaches the team at Doulas of Baltimore prepares. Snow tires? Check! Snow boots? Check! Ice scraper? Check!