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Katie McCarthy
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Why are Outcomes Better with a Doula?
Studies show that people who receive continuous support in labor, such as that of a doula, have better birth outcomes.
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Katie McCarthy
Jun 9, 20222 min read
6 Tips for an Empowering Birth Experience
As a doula, my goal is for my clients to look back at their birth as a positive, empowering experience. Here are 6 tips to accomplish this.
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Katie McCarthy
Dec 23, 20203 min read
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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Katie McCarthy
Dec 9, 20193 min read
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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Katie McCarthy
Oct 8, 20193 min read
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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Katie McCarthy
Aug 13, 20193 min read
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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Katie McCarthy
Jul 10, 20192 min read
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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Katie McCarthy
Jun 16, 20194 min read
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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Katie McCarthy
Jun 10, 20193 min read
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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Katie McCarthy
May 13, 20192 min read
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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Katie McCarthy
Apr 30, 20193 min read
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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