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Postpartum Doula | What Does a Postpartum Doula Do?

a baby is held by their professional postpartum doula

We know that bringing your newest family member home can be exciting and challenging. A trained and certified postpartum doula will help you with a smooth transition as you welcome a new member to your family. Through a combination of daytime, evening, and overnight shifts, we are here to support your family’s unique needs. Here are […]

Postpartum Planning | 5 Basic Questions to Think About Before Baby Comes Home

A mother plans for their new baby to come home to their Baltimore, MD home.

Being pregnant and preparing for birth can feel overwhelming enough without considering what happens when you bring baby home. Postpartum planning before baby arrives can save you a lot of stress when you will want to be resting and recovering from delivery. If Postpartum brain fog hits, that can make thinking about your options (not […]

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 […]

Doulas of Baltimore 2024: A Year of Education & Connection

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 […]

Early Labor | What Should I Do?

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 […]