Weaning is deeply personal. Regardless if you have used milk made by your body to feed your child or not, choosing to help your body slow, then stop, the production of breastmilk can be fraught with emotion. You are going to feel those emotions. You. Not anyone else, so you get to choose what is…
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The question parents everywhere have to answer: why is my baby crying? Babies cry to communicate. It’s one way they tell you they need food, warmth, or attention. Because we know a baby’s cries mean that it needs something, it can also cause us stress, concern, and frustration. Ultimately, too much crying makes us and…
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“Why does my baby’s head look like a cone?!” New parents are often confused when their new addition’s scalp features bruising, swelling, or an odd shape. Not to worry, Caput succedaneum and head molding are incredibly common (temporary!) adjustments your baby made during birth. Let’s break down what these terms mean and why there’s usually…
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As birth professionals, birthing parental health is paramount to our roles in the birth and parenting space. We know that our advocacy is vital to improving outcomes. Around 3.7 million babies are born each year in the US, but we are the only developed country with a rising mortality rate for birthing individuals. Not to…
https://doulasofbaltimore.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/pregnant-healthy-resources.jpg12602240Deborah Baileyhttps://doulasofbaltimore.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/doulas-of-baltimore-logo-600-header.pngDeborah Bailey2025-06-02 10:32:222025-06-02 10:32:22Birthing Parental Health Resources from Doulas of Baltimore
With a sea of baby monitor options, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. The Nanit Pro Camera was named NYT’s Wirecutter Best wifi video monitor so it’s not surprising the name surfaces at the top! With promises of advanced tracking, lowered anxiety, and crystal clear images, parents often wonder, “Is the Nanit Pro Camera…
Be it for work trips or baby moons, flying during pregnancy presents a whole new world of details to consider. Walking through security and radiation exposure, the risk for increased swelling, and remaining well hydrated, are all concerns for pregnant people who use air travel at any stage of pregnancy. Here are some specific tips…
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Weaning Safely, for Body & Mind
Weaning is deeply personal. Regardless if you have used milk made by your body to feed your child or not, choosing to help your body slow, then stop, the production of breastmilk can be fraught with emotion. You are going to feel those emotions. You. Not anyone else, so you get to choose what is…
Why is My Baby Crying? | Reasons and How to Soothe Them
The question parents everywhere have to answer: why is my baby crying? Babies cry to communicate. It’s one way they tell you they need food, warmth, or attention. Because we know a baby’s cries mean that it needs something, it can also cause us stress, concern, and frustration. Ultimately, too much crying makes us and…
What is Head Molding? Caput Succedaneum in Newborns
“Why does my baby’s head look like a cone?!” New parents are often confused when their new addition’s scalp features bruising, swelling, or an odd shape. Not to worry, Caput succedaneum and head molding are incredibly common (temporary!) adjustments your baby made during birth. Let’s break down what these terms mean and why there’s usually…
Birthing Parental Health Resources from Doulas of Baltimore
As birth professionals, birthing parental health is paramount to our roles in the birth and parenting space. We know that our advocacy is vital to improving outcomes. Around 3.7 million babies are born each year in the US, but we are the only developed country with a rising mortality rate for birthing individuals. Not to…
Nanit Pro Baby Monitor: Essential or Overhyped?
With a sea of baby monitor options, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. The Nanit Pro Camera was named NYT’s Wirecutter Best wifi video monitor so it’s not surprising the name surfaces at the top! With promises of advanced tracking, lowered anxiety, and crystal clear images, parents often wonder, “Is the Nanit Pro Camera…
Flying During Pregnancy: Air Travel Through the Trimesters
Be it for work trips or baby moons, flying during pregnancy presents a whole new world of details to consider. Walking through security and radiation exposure, the risk for increased swelling, and remaining well hydrated, are all concerns for pregnant people who use air travel at any stage of pregnancy. Here are some specific tips…