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Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

August 31, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding Group B Streptococcus During Pregnancy Group B Streptococcus, often shortened to GBS, refers to a type of bacteria that…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Group B Streptococcus (GBS), Labor, Pregnancy

Effleurage Techniques During Pregnancy and Labor

August 24, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

What Effleurage Means During Pregnancy Effleurage is a gentle massage technique often used during pregnancy and labor to encourage relaxation,…

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

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

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

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

Birth Preferences and Birth Plans

April 28, 2023 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding Birth Preferences and Birth Plans During Pregnancy Birth preferences and birth plans are valuable tools that help expectant parents…

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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 Spinning Babies?

November 11, 2020 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Understanding Spinning Babies in Pregnancy Care Spinning Babies, sometimes written informally as “spinningbabies” or “SpinningBabies,” refers to an approach that…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Birth, Fetal Position, Gail Tully, Holistic, Labor, Malposition, Physiologic Birth, Posterior Presentation, Side-line Release, Spinning Babies

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