The Baltimore Parenting Blog

Hands hold a pregnancy test.

In recent years, fertility benefits have become an important and sought-after part of employee benefits packages. Carrot Fertility is a global fertility benefits provider that helps employers support their employees with reproductive health services. Whether you’re considering fertility treatments, egg or sperm freezing, adoption, or surrogacy, they offer financial and educational support to make these…

A newborn baby meets their grandparents for the first time.

What should you consider when your newborn meets friends and family? Are you introducing your baby to family and friends soon? Warm indoor gatherings can be the perfect cozy setting to meet and we can all imagine what happens next: everyone wants to hold baby, give them lots of love, and share in the joy….

Our top positions to try during labor? Childbirth is a process that can last a varied amount of time based on many factors. During labor, the birthing person might need to try a variety of different comfort measures. Even moving between each of these positions can help ease discomfort and be a welcome distraction. We’ve…

This year was one of tremendous growth for Baltimore families and the Doulas of Baltimore family alike! Our Doulas of Baltimore Team 2024 was a huge year of growth for our team that expanded from 10 to 17 members. This year our team has grown again – we now have 23 amazing birth and postpartum…

Sick baby getting saline nose drops. RSV, flu, covid Baltimore babies and families

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…

A pregnant person sits on a yoga ball during early labor as a comfort and distraction technique.

Early labor can often leave us with the question of, “When do I head to the hospital?”. Clever reminders like “511” remind us that contractions should be 5 minutes apart and 1 minute long for 1 full hour before you head in. As doulas, we are huge advocates for distraction through early labor. Often, when…