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Happy National Siblings Day!
I`m pretty lucky to have this guy as a brother. I`m even luckier that he has some pretty great kids that call me Aunt Katie! I was pregnant with my second son in this photo and I just loved holding my newest niece on top of my belly. And yes, those are tears in my eyes!
Here are some tips for introducing your baby to their older siblings. Enjoy!
https://theiowababylady.com/8-doula-tips-for-introducing-a-new-baby-to-siblings/
April is Cesarean Awareness Month. Our team put together some myths and facts about this type of birth because there are so many misconceptions about Cesarean Births.
Here`s one quick tip for any professional reading these: Instead of calling them "C Sections", try saying "Cesarean Birth" instead. Adding the word birth reminds us that this is the baby`s birth into the world, and more than just a medical procedure.
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Let`s have some fun today! We asked some of our doulas: What is one "must have" postpartum/new mom item you recommend? Check out their answers!
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Join us for an event this week!
If you`re expecting, join us in person or online for our Cesarean Birth session of Birth 2 Be Community (registration required)
If you`re a new mom, join us on Friday for Social Hour (registration not required)
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Happy World Doula Week--Day 6!
One of the biggest blessings I have in my life is getting to meet LOTS of people who are extremely passionate about making birth, postpartum, and parenthood safer and empowering. Whether we met through a doula training, at a conference, in our local community, or online, HAPPY WORLD DOULA WEEK! I am so thankful to know YOU!
If you know an amazing doula, send them a message this week or tag them in the comments!
