Nicole Ament
Our NICU Stories: Part 1
Long before we were doulas, Kelly and I were moms to NICU babies; my first born and her third. We were unexpectedly thrown into a life no...
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Kelly Kathrens
- May 20
- 3 min
Nurturing Your Well-Being: Understanding and Coping with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Understanding and coping with postpartum depression and anxiety
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Nicole Ament
- May 12
- 5 min
What do I pack in my hospital bag?
One of the most frequent questions we get from clients is what to pack in their hospital bag. While this obviously a personal preference...
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Nicole Ament
- Apr 16
- 2 min
Supporting Surrogates and Intended Parents: What that can look like.
We support all people, from all walks of life. Single parents, couples who are welcoming their first babies, third babies, you name it....
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Nicole Ament
- Apr 10
- 3 min
What happens when things go different than we expected/planned for?
During our prenatal, we sit down with you and we talk about what you envision your labor and delivery to look like, and how we fit into...
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Nicole Ament
- Mar 26
- 6 min
What's in the bag? Tools of the trade.
You might see walking/running through a hospital, on my way to a birth, and think to yourself, what in the world does she have in that...
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Nicole Ament
- Mar 11
- 3 min
Feeding your baby: only you know what way is best for you.
We all hear it all the time, everywhere we look...'Breast is best!' While this may be true in the scientific sense, it's not always the...
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Nicole Ament
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Epidurals: a look at one of the most popular labor and delivery interventions.
So popular in the US that nearly three quarters of all births here use some form of it. A study in 2008 found epidural use at 61%, with...
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Nicole Ament
- Feb 5
- 3 min
Fetal Monitoring During Labor
Routine fetal monitoring during labor has become the norm in our country. A tool that came about in 1958, developed for use in high risk...
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Nicole Ament
- Jan 29
- 4 min
Types of Birth Prep Classes
Childbirth prep classes can seem overwhelming, as there's so many different types to choose from. Fear not! We got you covered.
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Nicole Ament
- Jan 22
- 7 min
Interventions you can decline during your labor and delivery.
And how that could affect your care. It's true. You can say no to ANYTHING you're told they need to do to you and your baby during your...
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Nicole Ament
- Sep 8, 2022
- 3 min
When is the best time to hire a birth doula?
When should you hire a birth doula?
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Nicole Ament
- Jul 17, 2022
- 2 min
Advanced Maternal Age – What is it and why will it affect me?
Advanced maternal age
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Nicole Ament
- Apr 26, 2022
- 3 min
What does a postpartum doula do?
Such a great question that we get asked a lot. So, let's delve into what a postpartum doula does for people. Postpartum is that time...
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Nicole Ament
- Apr 13, 2022
- 2 min
What is Black Maternal Health Week and why is it important?
Black Maternal Health facts
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Nicole Ament
- Dec 5, 2021
- 3 min
Postpartum gift ideas
Many people today fill out baby registries for their newborns, especially first-time parents. And while we certainly do well as a society...
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Nicole Ament
- Nov 28, 2021
- 3 min
Due dates: Are they accurate? Do they help? What can we do while we're waiting?
Part of the fun of being pregnant, to many of us, is counting down to ‘The Day.’ We circle dates on calendars and plan accordingly. We...
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Nicole Ament
- Nov 21, 2021
- 2 min
How can a doula help with birth and labor?
Now, many of us have had babies throughout the years with very little support and help, and we’ve survived, sure. And many people hear...
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Kelly Kathrens
- Nov 14, 2021
- 3 min
Life-changing moments
It’s an early October morning. My daughter and her husband are picking me up to head to the hospital. This is it! THE day. I’d just...
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