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    Precipitous Labor & Birth Story
    Katie McCarthy
    • Dec 23, 2020
    • 3 min

    Precipitous Labor & Birth Story

    I attended a birth that was, in one word, a whirlwind. The baby came fast and furious and on her own terms. I'm sharing this story to...
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    The Value of a Doula
    Katie McCarthy
    • Dec 10, 2019
    • 3 min

    The Value of a Doula

    A doula supports the birth you want with kindness and non-judgement. She provides information and creates a peaceful environment.
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    How to Support Someone After the Loss of a Baby
    Katie McCarthy
    • Oct 8, 2019
    • 3 min

    How to Support Someone After the Loss of a Baby

    Every situation and every family is different. So what can you do to help grieving parents after the loss of a baby?
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    5 Ways that Doulas Help Partners
    Katie McCarthy
    • Aug 14, 2019
    • 3 min

    5 Ways that Doulas Help Partners

    It's a common misconception that doulas replace dads during childbirth. But partners can benefit greatly from working with a doula.
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    How to Address Your Fears of Childbirth
    Katie McCarthy
    • Jul 11, 2019
    • 2 min

    How to Address Your Fears of Childbirth

    If you're inherently scared of childbirth, how can you put yourself in the best position to have a positive, empowering birth experience.
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    Which Childbirth Education Class is Right for Me?
    Katie McCarthy
    • Jun 16, 2019
    • 4 min

    Which Childbirth Education Class is Right for Me?

    There are many things to consider when selecting a Childbirth Education Class including philosophy, curriculum, format, class size and cost.
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    Childbirth Education Class - Is It Worth It?
    Katie McCarthy
    • Jun 10, 2019
    • 3 min

    Childbirth Education Class - Is It Worth It?

    You're pregnant. You've been reading all the books. Listening to all the podcasts. Doing all the things to prepare for your birth. Now...
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    How Doula Training Changed Me
    Katie McCarthy
    • May 14, 2019
    • 2 min

    How Doula Training Changed Me

    My doula training was a life-changing experience. I walked in on the first day with my notebook and birth ball, excited and eager to...
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    What I Didn't Know About Childbirth
    Katie McCarthy
    • Apr 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    What I Didn't Know About Childbirth

    As I put my son to bed tonight, on one of the last nights he’ll spend as a one-year-old, I reflected on the day he came into this world....
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