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 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...
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 ...
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...
