thecolumbusdoulaMar 312 minMy Decision Republishing this post from March 23, 2019: I'm going to do my best to explain how I came to this decision without jumping down a bunch o...
thecolumbusdoulaNov 26, 20194 minTraveling with Baby During the HolidaysThe holidays are such a magical time for everyone. Parents get to experience Christmas through their kids' eyes, we get to be generous wi...
thecolumbusdoulaOct 23, 20192 minPumping Tips & Tricks Pumping can be confusing, weird & sometimes difficult! So I wanted to provide a list of tips and tricks that I have found to be most help...
thecolumbusdoulaOct 21, 20193 minDo I Stay Home or Work? Do I stay home or work? The question many of you ask yourself during pregnancy as you prepare for motherhood. For some of you, it's an...
thecolumbusdoulaOct 19, 20194 minBirth Plans [Q&A with mom friends]I want to provide an opportunity for you to hear from other mothers about having a birth plan/not having a birth plan so please enjoy the...
thecolumbusdoulaOct 16, 20192 minPlanning for Postpartum Everyone thinks about and plans for labor, birth and all the baby things: how to take care of baby, planning if we are going to breastfee...
thecolumbusdoulaOct 10, 20192 minNavigating Relationship with Partner after Baby The one factor that we have found that has to be consistent and real in order for your relationship to work is: Communication.
thecolumbusdoulaOct 7, 20192 minPregnant. Working. Exhausted. Except for a short period of time in your 2nd trimester, one thing remains true throughout your pregnancy: You are EXHAUSTED. Barely keep...
thecolumbusdoulaSep 17, 20192 minI Don't Want to be Induced!So many women out there who are nearing the end of their pregnancy simply don't want to be induced and wish to go "naturally" as much as ...
thecolumbusdoulaAug 29, 20192 min"I'm Just Going to Wing It" In regards to knowing about labor/birth & postpartum, you would be surprised at how many times I hear "I'm just going to wing it" or "I d...
thecolumbusdoulaAug 16, 20192 minPacking for the hospital: simplicity is keyPacking for the hospital was one of those things that I wanted to have done 30 days before my due date. It stressed me out because: 1. I ...
thecolumbusdoulaAug 9, 20194 minWhat they don't tell you about feeding your baby What they don't tell you about feeding your baby is: It's hard. No matter how you choose to do it (breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding...
thecolumbusdoulaJul 30, 20193 minBirth Plan or Birth Goals?Writing a birth plan can be a very overwhelming task for women & their partner. There's a lot of pressure on making the decisions of what...
thecolumbusdoulaJul 11, 20192 minChildbirth Education Class- WHY?When people hear "childbirth education class," I'm sure some roll their eyes and picture a long, boring class with a huge group of people...
thecolumbusdoulaJun 25, 20192 minThe CERVIXI have talked to several women who honestly have no idea what the cervix is/does, what dilation is or how that is different from effaceme...
thecolumbusdoulaJun 20, 20192 minHow to stay stress free, calm & distracted during last weeks of PregnancyAs women near the end go pregnancy and they are in the FINAL COUNTDOWN, it is even more challenging to remain calm and stress free from a...
thecolumbusdoulaJun 14, 20192 minPreparation for a Big ChangeWhat would it look like if we spent more time preparing our hearts & minds then we did preparing the "stuff?" I'm 100% guilty of this & I...
thecolumbusdoulaJun 6, 20194 minPregnancy Discomforts & Reliefs The moment you look at the stick with 2 pink lines or read the word "pregnant," you are consumed with excitement, joy and anticipation. W...
thecolumbusdoulaMay 15, 20194 minAm I in Labor?! (Signs & Warnings of Labor/Birth)Women across the world who are pregnant with their first, second, third, etc. ask themselves and medical providers the same questions as ...