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 […]
RSV Vaccine during Pregnancy | The Evidence
We all want to keep our newborn babies safe. When looking at common illnesses, RSV is a frequent concern amongst new parents. The latest recommendation? Recieve the RSV Vaccine during pregnancy. If your doctor has made this suggestion you may be curious how it works. Let’s take a look at what RSV is and what […]
Group B Strep: What is GBS?
If you’re pregnant it’s likely you’ve heard of Group B Strep (GBS), probably as one of the required tests for pregnant individuals. What is it and why does it matter? While GBS is common, (1 in 4 pregnant individuals have it present!) if left untreated it can pose serious health risks. Today we’re taking a […]
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 […]
