Pregnancy After Loss: What You Need To Know

October 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.

Childbirth, PostpartumBriana SmithOctober 12, 2022Birth and Beyond, Inc.pregnancy, birth doula, birth, PMAD, postpartum depression, self care, parenting, postpartum doula, miscarriage, pregnancy lost, pregnancy loss, pregnancy and infant loss, stillbirth, pregnancy after loss

Surviving The NICU: A Birth Story

September 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.

Childbirth, PostpartumBriana SmithSeptember 10, 2022Birth and Beyond, Inc.pregnancy, birth doula, birth, PMAD, postpartum depression, self care, parenting, NICU, postpartum doula

Can Being a Mompreneur Work For You?

In 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.

Childbirth, PostpartumBriana SmithAugust 26, 2022Birth and Beyond, Inc.pregnancy, birth doula, birth, PMAD, postpartum depression, postpartum doula, self care, parenting

No Kidding: Promoting Self-Care for Young Children

In 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.

Childbirth, PostpartumBriana SmithAugust 14, 2022Birth and Beyond, Inc.pregnancy, birth doula, birth, PMAD, postpartum depression, postpartum doula, self care, parenting

Ways To Take Care of Yourself While Breastfeeding

Being 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.

Childbirth, PostpartumBriana SmithJuly 14, 2022pregnancy, birth doula, birth, PMAD, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum doula, breastfeeding

Postpartum Depression Support in Raleigh

Postpartum 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).

Childbirth, PostpartumBriana SmithMay 1, 2022pregnancy, birth doula, birth, PMAD, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum doula