The Holidays are quickly approaching and this year we are focusing on gifts that kids can use at home for sensory and imaginative play! We highly recommend supporting locally owned retail businesses if you are able to. In Louisville we love Learning Express and Carmichaels Kids. Both offer delivery and curbside options. Here are a few of our current favorite toys for this year: Under 1: Toys under 1 are great ways to help boost your baby's fine motor skills and social development. ,,Mirror ,,Sensory blocks/balls ,,Wooden musical toys ,,Play tunnel ,,Stacking cups (they double for bath toys to ..read more

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October is beautiful and it’s hard.  I love the fall weather, the changing leaves, and the cool nights that make you want to curl up with a blanket.  I love that it’s the perfect weather for camping in Kentucky though I’ll always take any excuse for a campfire. There’s so much beauty to be found in fall in the Bluegrass.   But October also brings an in-your-face reminder of grief and loss. It’s both one of my favorite months of the year, and one I dread. I vacillate between an intense pull to run to the Gorge, to take in all that beauty, to be in nature where sometimes I f ..read more

We know that it's been a difficult season for families, especially those of you navigating childbirth and postpartum during this time of Covid-19. We wanted to give you an update of how Bluegrass Doulas is currently operating. Labor Doula Care We've worked very closely with local hospitals to ensure that all credentialed doulas are allowed access to attend births. We are available for in-person labor support and are so happy to be able to support families in person. Postpartum Doula Care We are available for in-home postpartum doula care and are following all CDC guidelines. We know how crazy ..read more

We understand this is a crazy time for those of you who are currently pregnant. No matter how far along you are, COVID-19 is impacting your daily life as well as your regular doctor visits. As Doulas we empathize with how inconsistent things are right now and we believe that now, more than ever before, Doula support can be beneficial early in your pregnancy. Personalized Attention Hiring a doula early allows us to support you through every stage and obstacle you come across. When you hire us, you are assigned a team of two doulas who are available to you 24/7 to answer your questions and help ..read more

We know that having a Doula can be a serious investment, and some of you may wonder, “why the heck is it so expensive?”. We often see requests for free or discounted Doula support, student Doulas, Doulas in training, and everything in between. We consider hiring a Doula to be an investment in your family, your health and your postpartum experience. Below are some of the things that you pay for when you invest in a Doula. On-Call Life The nature of this job is one of an on-call lifestyle. We all know babies are unpredictable. Birth is no different. We live by our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a ..read more

We get questions like these all the time. -Are you a night nurse? -Are you a night nanny? -How can you help me? -What if I am breastfeeding? -What if my baby needs me? -What if I just need sleep? -Where can I sign up? (This is our favorite!) As Postpartum Doulas, we offer support in various ways to each of our clients. However, our main goal is to “mother the mother” and help the entire family transition into life with a newborn. We're constantly told how hard it will be to sleep with a new baby. Will we struggle for weeks? Months? Will we ever sleep again? We also know how dangerous sleep de ..read more

The Holidays are quickly approaching and one of our favorite themes for gifts is experiences! Finding kid friendly experiences that the whole family can enjoy makes for the perfect gift this year. Here are a few of our current favorites: A Kentucky Science Center Membership We love the updates the Science Center has made over the last few years. There are so many interactive exhibits that can keep the whole family engaged. Some of our favorite interactive stations include the Water Splash Zone, and the Color and Light Station where little ones can build with Magna-Tiles on the Light Table, d ..read more

At Bluegrass Doulas, we are passionate about supporting new mothers as their bodies adjust to pregnancy and childbirth. Pelvic Health is one of those issues that while not often discussed, is of vital importance. We are excited to learn from a local expert what Pelvic Health looks like during maternity and postpartum with the Clinical Director of Dunn Physical Therapy, Melissa McElroy. Meet Melissa McElroy, DPT, WCS, and Clinical Director of Dunn Physical Therapy. "I take pride in knowing that I can help improve someone's quality of life on a completely different level. For me, it's about gett ..read more

Did you know that Bluegrass Doulas offers private birth instruction? We offer a variety of class formats and wanted to explain what a private class is like from a client’s perspective. Meet Brandy, a first time mom who is sharing how a one day labor class helped her and her wife feel more prepared for birth. What format class did you take and who was your instructor? We took an 8 hour 1 on 1 private class, it was really helpful to do it all in one day because my wife and I are super busy so our schedules don’t allow for a lot of flexibility as far as what we can fit in aside from the things th ..read more