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Author: Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

What is Preeclampsia?

January 12, 2025 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Preeclampsia is a serious condition that occurs during pregnancy. It usually develops after the 20th week of gestation. The condition…

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Understanding Tongue-Tie in Newborns

January 6, 2025 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia (an-ky-loh-GLOS-see-uh), occurs when a newborn’s tongue cannot move freely. This condition happens because the lingual frenulum, a…

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Milk Intake During the First Few Days

December 29, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Since newborns have little stomachs at birth, their milk intake will be small and frequent. On the first day, a…

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Causes of a Bruised Tailbone During Childbirth

December 22, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

A bruised tailbone, or coccyx, can happen during childbirth due to pressure or trauma. The tailbone sits at the base…

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Understanding Cholestasis (ICP) in Pregnancy

December 14, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Cholestasis in pregnancy, also known as intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), affects the liver’s ability to process bile. This condition…

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Birth Centers or Hospitals?

December 9, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Birth Centers: A Personalized and Natural Experience Birth centers offer a more relaxed and home-like environment for childbirth. These centers…

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What is False Labor?

December 1, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

False labor refers to Braxton Hicks contractions, which prepare the body for labor but do not lead to delivery. These…

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Common Causes of Painful Breastfeeding

November 23, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Painful breastfeeding is a common issue for many mothers. Several factors can cause discomfort, especially in the early days. One…

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Understanding Induction with Gestational Diabetes

November 18, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Gestational diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels rise during pregnancy. It can affect the health of both the mother and…

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Going to the Hospital with GBS After Your Water Breaks?

November 9, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

If you’re GBS positive and your water breaks, you should go to the hospital quickly. GBS, or Group B Streptococcus,…

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  • What is Preeclampsia?
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  • Milk Intake During the First Few Days
  • Causes of a Bruised Tailbone During Childbirth
  • Understanding Cholestasis (ICP) in Pregnancy
  • What Is Precipitous Labor?
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