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Coffee Shops in Baltimore | 5 Baby Friendly Spots

When the urge for a sweet treat hits you can always rely on Coffee Shops in Baltimore! We love supporting locally-owned and operated businesses so we rounded up a few non-corporate gems for you to try. We’ve collected a handful of our favorites from across the metro so hopefully one is right by you! Of […]

Carrot Fertility: A Guide to Flexible Coverage

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 […]

Snoo Bassinet: Should You Buy One?

A baby smiles at a camera from a snoo bassinet

With promises of extra sleep, little need to sleep train, and an extra set of hands, the Snoo Bassinet by Happiest Baby is a product we often get questions about. As professional overnight newborn care providers, we have absolutely used this product when families request! Newborn sleep is a hot topic on most new parents’ […]

Hypertension in Pregnancy | Preeclampsia and HELLP

Pregnant individual takes their blood pressure to monitor for hypertension, preeclampsia, or hellp in pregnancy.

Hypertension in pregnancy and its related complications, such as Preeclampsia, can have significant implications in the health and safety of birthing individuals and their babies. Prior to 2007, these conditions were more rare in otherwise healthy pregnancies. Studies have shown, though, that Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy doubled between 2007-2021 (source).  Understanding what these conditions are, […]

An Interview with Emily and Debbie | 10 Years of DOB

Emily Pelton and Debbie Bailey, owners of Doulas of Baltimore, enjoy a party in honor of their 10th Birthday.

In honor of a decade of DOB, we thought an interview was in order! Our Marketing Director, Mallory, sat down with Emily and Debbie to chat with them about the last ten years, what lessons they’ve learned along the way, and what’s coming for the future. _________________________________________________________________________________ When you first launched, what was your biggest […]