The Uptown Doula Blog & Education Center

We used to live in villages. Nuclear families living in separate houses is actually a pretty modern idea. In these villages, veteran mothers and new mothers convened and shared mutual experiences. They talked about how difficult breastfeeding was or how frustrated they were that their baby wouldn’t sleep. They sought advice on how to deal […]

Your baby has entered the world and your breastfeeding journey has begun! It’s going along and all of the sudden OUCH! Out of nowhere, pinching or bleeding…is it supposed to be like this? There’s a misconception surrounding breastfeeding that because it’s the biological norm it’s somehow effortless. Breastfeeding parents are often thrown for a loop […]

Pregnancy and birth can be an experience full of tons of different emotions. One we see frequently is worry! What procedures are “okay”? Which options do you have? With everything you need to decide, it seems impossible to know the “right” answers to each and every question. In most cases, though, there isn’t a “right” […]

Cesarean Birth is something that every pregnant person must evaluate. While it’s not ideal for most birth plans, there is a myth that doulas can’t support a C-Section. False! Doulas can be an incredible source of help for any birth outcome, including a C-Section. Combining a wealth of knowledge and experience, doulas bring emotional, physical, […]

You’ve reached it. 38 Weeks. Technically full-term. And you’re mis-er-a-ble. You’re also probably hungry. (Same.) What to do when you’re waiting for baby and hungry? Try some foods that allegedly induce induction, of course. Let’s serve that baby an eviction notice with these 4 super delicious and possibly-labor-inducing foo 1. Pineapple Pineapple contains an enzyme […]

Breastfeeding is a goal that many people share. One Google search will yield tons of different advice on things to avoid when you’re nursing your baby including alcohol, dairy, and eggs. We’re here to give you the real deal on what you should be avoiding (in real life). Unsupportive People While breastfeeding is natural, it […]

You are walking down the street on a normal fall day. As you walk, you notice the breeze pick up and leaves start to swirl more than usual. You look behind you and then turn back to face front only to see a huge purple and yellow cow standing in your path. The cow stand […]

With cold and flu season upon us, we’re all taking precautions. Vitamin C, soup, supplements…anything we can do to avoid catching the nasties floating around. When you’re pregnant, your immune system is actually slightly lowered. Pregnancy also doesn’t allow for most common remedies. What’s an expectant person to do if they catch the dreaded bug? […]

Becoming a big sibling can bring a range of emotions from excitement to fear. An incredible way to help kids talk about those things? Books! Read your littles stories of big brothers and big sisters to help them understand and relate to what the characters are going through. We’ve gathered 5 great options for your […]