There is a post that has been making the rounds on social media lately; I haven’t been able to get it out of my head since first reading it. It has been an itch I can’t scratch in my brain– a tag in the back of my shirt that I can’t ignore no matter how […] The post On Mothers and Cups appeared first on Piedmont Doulas ..read more

Swaddle, how much do we love thee?  Let me count the ways!  As postpartum doulas, we love swaddling!  Swaddling is a wonderful way to soothe your newborn; it reminds them of being in your womb.  We use swaddling often with our postpartum babies, along with other soothing techniques. There is a reason swaddling is one […] The post An Ode To The Swaddle appeared first on Piedmont Doulas ..read more

Heather, a member of our moms group, MomMentous, writes about the water birth of her daughter, Beatrice. Heather took childbirth classes with us to prepare for labor and a birth center birth. Saturday, August 27th, 2016 was a full day of activities for us. We went to an ice cream festival, toured the new Forsyth […] The post A Water Birth Story appeared first on Piedmont Doulas ..read more

Are you pregnant and currently stuck at home, practicing social distancing, or completely isolating yourself, doing your part to flatten the curve? Here are ten things you can do right from your couch or your home to help you prep for birth! Work On A Birth Plan/Preferences Some people call them birth plans, we like […] The post 10 Ways To Prep For Birth During Isolation appeared first on Piedmont Doulas ..read more

There is a post that has been making the rounds on social media lately; I haven’t been able to get it out of my head since first reading it. It has been an itch I can’t scratch in my brain– a tag in the back of my shirt that I can’t ignore no matter how […] The post On Mothers and Cups appeared first on Piedmont Doulas ..read more

Swaddle, how much do we love thee?  Let me count the ways!  As postpartum doulas, we love swaddling!  Swaddling is a wonderful way to soothe your newborn; it reminds them of being in your womb.  We use swaddling often with our postpartum babies, along with other soothing techniques. There is a reason swaddling is one […] The post An Ode To The Swaddle appeared first on Piedmont Doulas ..read more

Heather, a member of our moms group, MomMentous, writes about the water birth of her daughter, Beatrice. Heather took childbirth classes with us to prepare for labor and a birth center birth. Saturday, August 27th, 2016 was a full day of activities for us. We went to an ice cream festival, toured the new Forsyth […] The post A Water Birth Story appeared first on Piedmont Doulas ..read more

Are you pregnant and currently stuck at home, practicing social distancing, or completely isolating yourself, doing your part to flatten the curve? Here are ten things you can do right from your couch or your home to help you prep for birth! Work On A Birth Plan/Preferences Some people call them birth plans, we like […] The post 10 Ways To Prep For Birth During Isolation appeared first on Piedmont Doulas ..read more

Pregnant In The Piedmont Saturday, April 21st, 10 am to 2 pm Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy Winston-Salem NC   Pregnant In The Piedmont is just around the corner!  Pregnant In The Piedmont is Winston-Salem’s own pregnancy, baby and parenting expo.  Piedmont Doulas is thrilled to bring this exciting family friendly […] The post Pregnant In The Piedmont 2018 appeared first on Piedmont Doulas ..read more

How do I become a doula?   This is a question we hear often! So often, I decided it was worthy of a blog post. There is a huge commitment involved when becoming a doula, and lots of research to be done when deciding what organization to certify through, and how to practice. Here are […] The post How Do I Become A Doula? appeared first on Piedmont Doulas ..read more