Your provider plays a huge role in shaping your birth experience, and it’s important to feel confident, respected, and heard. These questions are designed to help you start meaningful conversations, understand your provider’s approach, and make sure your care aligns with your goals and values. Bring this list to your next prenatal visit or use it as a guide when …
Carrot Benefits Make Doula Support Easy and We Make It Even Easier If your employer offers Carrot Fertility benefits, you might not know that doula care is included. That means you can get the emotional, physical, and practical support you deserve during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum without the stress of paying out of pocket. At Annapolis Area Doulas, we have …
Nesting is natural! At different stages of your pregnancy you might be feeling the urge to clean, organize or prepare your home for your baby’s arrival. This urge is nesting and can happen anywhere along the way and manifest in different ways. If you’re feeling the urge to nest but don’t know where to start, don’t panic! We put together …
Welcoming a new baby can be stressful. If this isn’t your first baby and you have a toddler or even an older child, it can be intimidating to introduce a new baby. Your family is growing and instead of being nervous to bring home baby, there’s some tips and tricks that can make the transition easier for everyone. We’ve been …
Going shopping for baby supplies? When you’re expecting your first baby, there’s plenty of opinions floating around about what baby supplies you should be stocking up on. You’ve read the articles, downloaded lists online, and even gathered together hundreds of opinions from friends and relatives. That’s all well and good, but what do you actually need. Fortunately for you, most …