There’s so much information out there on what to avoid while pregnant. This guest blog from The Birth Injury Center is super helpful in determining what is safe and what isn’t. Register for our virtual Early Pregnancy Planning Class on January 7th from 10am-11:30am to learn more!
Read MoreOctober is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. There are so many topics we could discuss in relationship to this, but the one I want to touch on that no one appears to talk about is pregnancy after loss. The grief and pain associated with the loss of a pregnancy, infant, or child is unimaginable and unfortunately still taboo to talk about.
Read MoreSeptember is NICU Awareness Month. Surviving the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is no easy task, but it is possible. I’m Briana, the owner of Birth and Beyond and I am here to tell you my NICU survival story. I planned a homebirth in late 2021 for my February 2022 estimated due date. I ate all the good foods, I exercised, I chose a good provider, and I remained stress free in the middle of a global pandemic.
Read MoreIn a fast-paced world full of challenges it’s important to encourage an attitude of self-care while your kids are still young. Cultivating this mindset means modeling the right behaviors and suggesting activities that can calm the mind - here are some tips from Birth and Beyond Doulas to get you started.
Read MoreIn a fast-paced world full of challenges it’s important to encourage an attitude of self-care while your kids are still young. Cultivating this mindset means modeling the right behaviors and suggesting activities that can calm the mind - here are some tips from Birth and Beyond Doulas to get you started.
Read MoreBeing a new parent is challenging because you are adjusting to caring for a newborn. If you choose to breastfeed or baby, you face additional difficulties. While breastfeeding is a huge adjustment for both you and your baby, it can be a rewarding experience if you remember to take care of yourself. Here are four tips from Birth and Beyond Doulas that can help you navigate breastfeeding successfully.
Read MorePostpartum Depression - I hear this term all the time as a perinatal health professional. In my experience, it is the most commonly discussed perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, however it is not the only one. May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and whether you are expecting a baby or supporting someone who is, it’s important to fully understand all perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).
Read MoreWhat is a postpartum doula? A calming and easy to get comfortable with companion, your postpartum doula helps with infant and childcare, meal preparation, makes sure you’re getting enough rest, keeps up on light housekeeping, and even offers breastfeeding or bottle feeding advice if you want it. The list of tasks within her scope are very broad, kind of like a fantasy-best-friend-slash-dream-mother-in-law who comes to look after you and your family—minus all that friends and family opinions and judgment.
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Read MoreChoosing a Raleigh postpartum professional to support your family through the early weeks of transitioning into parenthood can be a daunting task. Google searches, friendly recommendations, phone calls, and interviews. But how will you know which postpartum doula is the right postpartum doula?
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