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Effleurage in labor

August 24, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Effleurage is a gentle massage technique used during labor to help a woman manage pain and discomfort. It involves light,…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Labor, Pain Management

Glucose Test During Pregnancy

August 17, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding Glucose Test During Pregnancy When people mention Glucose Test during pregnancy, they’re talking about a screening that checks how…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Gestational Diabetes, Glucose Test

Do I need a cervical check at my OB appointment?

August 10, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

You may need a cervical check at your OB appointment, but it depends on your stage of pregnancy and any…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Cervical Check

What is Membrane Stripping?

August 3, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Membrane stripping is a medical procedure sometimes done for expectant mothers near their due date. It can help start labor.…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Prostaglandins

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

Yes, you might still want to have a doula even if you’re having a c-section. A doula is a person…

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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

Pregnancy induction is a process doctors use to start labor. Sometimes, your doctor may decide, due to medical reasons, that…

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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

Breastfeeding for the first time can be both exciting and a little challenging. When a new mom holds her baby…

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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

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