Early Labor | What Should I Do?
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 […]
Our 10th Birthday! | A Doulas of Baltimore Recap
Doulas of Baltimore turned ten this year!For those outside of the industry, ten years in business might be notable but not exceptional. Ten years is a very long time in the Doula space. The secret truth of the Doula industry is this: turnover rates are through the roof. Between poor business advice, lack of education […]
An Interview with Emily and Debbie | 10 Years of DOB
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 […]
New Parents | Planning for Your New Normal
New Parents, your life will never be normal again. Ok, that’s not entirely true. You will settle into a new normal but when a baby is born, life as you know it comes to an end. That can sound daunting! How will you make sure your new baby is cared for, your home is tended […]
Frederick, Maryland | Day Trip Idea!
A perfect day in Frederick, Maryland is just a short drive away! About an hour outside of Baltimore, Frederick is the perfect place to take a day trip. Here’s how we would spend a perfect day. Start your day off with one of our Frederick-based birth or parenting classes. Our one-day classes begin at 9AM […]
