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Author: Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

When in labor should I go to the hospital?

July 27, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Knowing the Right Time to Go to the Hospital During Labor If you think you are in labor, it is…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Contractions, Doula, Labor, Pregnancy, Water Breaking

C-Section: Do I still need a doula if I’m having a one?

July 21, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

What Expecting Parents Should Know About C-Section Births A c-section, also called a cesarean section, caesarean section, or surgical birth,…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Cesarean, Doula, Support

How Will I Know if my Water Breaks?

July 7, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Clear Signs Your Water May Have Broken Many people imagine a dramatic gush of fluid when their water breaks, but…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Amniotic Sac, Birth, Childbirth, Water Breaking

What is an Induction?

June 27, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

How Labor Induction Works During Pregnancy Labor induction is a medical process used to help start childbirth before labor begins…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Amniotic Sac, Birth, Cervix, Childbirth, Induction, Pitocin

Breastfeeding for the First Time?

June 20, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL Leave a comment

Learning About Breastfeeding During Early Parenthood Breastfeeding, also called nursing, chestfeeding, or breast feeding, is the process of feeding a…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Breastfeeding, Jacksonville, Latch

Natural Cervical Ripening Techniques

April 8, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding Natural Cervical Ripening During Pregnancy Natural cervical ripening during pregnancy refers to the gradual softening, thinning, and opening of…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Acupressure, Acupuncture, Cervical Ripening, Childbirth, Contractions, Labor, Natural, Oxytocin, Prenatal, Prostaglandins

VBAC, What You Need to Know

March 28, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding VBAC During Pregnancy VBAC stands for vaginal birth after cesarean, and people commonly pronounce it as “vee-back” in everyday…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Cesarean, Childbirth, Trial of Labor After Cesarean (TOLAC), Vaginal Birth, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Holistic and Evidence-Based Childbirth

March 24, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

How Holistic and Evidence Based Childbirth Supports Pregnancy Holistic and evidence based childbirth focuses on supporting both the physical and…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Acupuncture, Birth, Cesarean, Childbirth, Evidence-Based, Fetal Monitoring, Holistic, Holistic Childbirth, Labor, Meditation, Natural, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Yoga

What is a Bishop Score?

April 21, 2022 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding the Bishop Score in Pregnancy The Bishop Score is a clinical tool that healthcare providers use to assess how…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Bishop Score, Cervix, Childbirth, Induction, Labor, Pelvis

What is The Doula Network?

February 4, 2022 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding The Doula Network The Doula Network plays a meaningful role in modern pregnancy care by connecting expectant parents with…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Birth, Doula, Florida FL, Jacksonville, Postpartum, Pregnancy

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