“What should I put on my baby registry” is such a common question among expectant parents! And believe it or not, choosing items for a baby registry is often a difficult decision. Do you list every little thing in hopes that people get a lot? Do you only put the top items because most people like to buy what they …
10 Things I Realized While Staying Home With A Sick Baby
Our tiny superman has been sick for the past three days with what we can, by now, assume, is “just a virus”. “Just a virus”??? Holy crap. “Just a virus” is a BITCH! Today was my day to spend at home with Finn. A whole day at home?!?!? I, like many delusional parents, who “get a day off” to stay home with a …
Packing Your Hospital Bag | Labor & Delivery
Packing your hospital bag is such a fun and essential thing to do as an expectant parent. But it can also be confusing. Here are some simple suggestions of must-haves to make this task more manageable and practical for your hospital stay after having your new baby. For the birthing person: Sports bras – Some women prefer to labor in …
Eating Your Placenta
“Eating my what?! That is disgusting!” This is often one of the thoughts that goes through someone’s mind when they first hear about placenta encapsulation. Eating your placenta is an ancient practice, but it’s definitely not something that makes the front page of the popular news, except maybe when Kourtney and Kim Kardashian did it. Placenta Encapsulation in Hampton Roads …
5 Breastfeeding Snacks
Feeding yourself after birth always seems to be a feat of Herculean proportion. It is recommended that while nursing, one should consume approximately 500 extra calories per day. We at Hampton Roads Doulas think it’s important to be able to nourish yourself while you nourish your baby, so we have put together five easy breastfeeding snacks that are nutritious and delicious. Enjoy! …
The Hampton Roads Doulas Difference
We’re proud to set a different standard when it come to the support you choose for your birth. We know you want the best, and we’re proud to offer that. Team Work We hold ourselves to a higher standard than just having available back-up. Welcome to our doula teams! You will have a team of two doulas throughout your pregnancy to …
Where Memories Begin
This is the start to your family (or a new version of it). It’s hormones, and ice cream, and pickles. Crying for joy and for complete and utter terror of what comes next. It’s picking out names and onesies. It’s telling friends and family. It’s seeing the unfettered love and support of those around you as you embark on this …
Love Wins!
When I found out about the shooting yesterday at Pulse, an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, FL, I was horrified. Another tragedy where innocent people were slaughtered like animals. I was sad for the victims, their friends and families, and so angry at the person who did this. But the full weight of this attack did not sink in until I had …
Car Seat Safety
Let’s break down some key points of car seat safety, right here – right now, quick and dirty. Choosing a car seat Choosing a car seat can be overwhelming; fun; necessary; and just tedious. But some things to remember are: What kind of car do you have? You will want to choose a seat that is easy to install in …
DIY Postpartum?
When it comes to DIY home renovations, things can spiral out of control quicker than you hammer that nail into the wall. One minute you’re picking out the perfect color to go with that antique lamp you found 3 years ago, the next, you realize that the wall you wanted to knock down is load bearing and derails your magazine …