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 …
Bringing a new baby home is beautiful and a little bit wild. Those first few weeks are full of love, snuggles, and tiny moments you’ll never forget. But they can also be messy, emotional, and overwhelming (sometimes all in the same hour). If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a postpartum doula might help, here are five clear signs it could …
Breastfeeding is an incredible connection to share with your baby. We’re always advocating healthy breast and bottle feeding techniques and lifestyles, and we still want women to feel empowered through their breastfeeding journey if that is the path they choose. A strong support system is the first step and a good understanding of the process is the second. If you’re …
Any and every element of birth support is an amazing resource for parents. But the role of your midwife is totally different from the support of a labor and postpartum doula. Combined, doulas and midwives can create an incredible team of support that nurtures your whole family. Doula support is unlike any other in the field and offers parents a customized …
We hear it all the time, said in different ways and without a lot to back it up. “My friend, husband, family, partner said I don’t need a doula.” There’s a lot of misconceptions that surround labor and postpartum support and the doula profession for modern families. Doulas don’t set out to replace the role of a new parent, they’re …