On Wednesday May 11, 2016, administration unveiled their brand new labor and delivery unit at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. It was a long-awaited event for the Peninsula birth community. Hampton Roads Doulas was proud to be personally invited as a company to attend this momentous occasion. We were honored to hear the Riverside administration speak about their …
Two Pink Lines
You’ve just peed on the little plastic device that, within two minutes, is going to tell you (hopefully with two pink lines) your fate for the next 9 months…not to mention 18 years, and beyond. You peek at the test window as the urine begins its slow crawl up the paper. Then you look away. You don’t want to see …
Why Don’t I Feel Normal Postpartum?
First of all, let me start by saying that it’s TOTALLY ok to wonder things like: “Why don’t I feel normal” or “Why am I sad?” or “When will I bond with my baby?”. Let me let you in on a secret…it is more common than people let on to feel less-than-thrilled after you bring home your new baby. As …
Doula Support During A Cesarean Birth
We support birth. All births. Plain and simple. Many people ask, “what does doula support look like during a cesarean birth?” or “will my doula support my cesarean birth?” They may wonder because they had a cesarean with a previous baby and they need or want to have one again. Or maybe they would prefer things happening in a more controlled …
What I Learned From a Children’s Book
I don’t think that people are usually surprised when you say you learned something from a book, but you may receive more questioning glances if you say you learned it from a book meant for kids. I, however, am proud to share with you what I learned from a children’s book. The book is Someday by Alison McGhee & Peter …
Diaper Need & Child Health | No Child Wet Behind
In a recent study, it was found that “an adequate supply of diapers may prove a tangible way of reducing parenting stress, a critical factor influencing child health and development.” 1 in 3 American families struggle with being able to afford the appropriate amount of diapers for their baby. So between you, and the neighbors on either side of you, it is …
Why Should I Encapsulate My Placenta?
Why should I have my placenta encapsulated? What are the benefits of placenta encapsulation? Why would I want to eat my placenta, period? These are just some of the questions you may be asking yourself after hearing more and more people talking about this whole placenta encapsulation thing. It may sound a bit odd to consider taking pills made from your …
Capturing Memories for Hampton Roads Families | Kimberlin Gray Photography Interview
We are honored to have interviewed Amanda McGhee, owner of Kimberlin Gray Photography in Virginia Beach. Amanda is passionate about capturing the memories that mean so much to families in Hampton Roads. Her love for this work is evident in all that she does. Read more to learn about what her business is doing for families during the birth of their …
Questions to Ask a Doula
So you’ve considered hiring a doula but are asking yourself what questions to ask a doula? The following are some suggestions of questions you can ask a doula when you meet with them. What’s Included? You’ll want to find out exactly what is included in their services. Each business has various packages. Hampton Roads Doulas specifically offers five main services: …
Real Moments of Motherhood
I see you at playgroup, looking at the other mothers, longing to connect, longing to have a conversation with another adult who might become a real friend. I see you, cursing silently to yourself, because you forgot one of the many important things on the list of kid essentials that you need before you can go somewhere. I see you …