The Uptown Doula Blog & Education Center

Bringing your newborn baby home is such a magical time but let’s be honest, it’s exhausting as hell. Overnight postpartum doula support isn’t all about folding laundry or washing dishes, it’s about protecting and promoting your physical recovery along with you emotional recovery, supporting your baby’s transition to life outside the womb, and helping you […]

A new year often brings reflection, intention, and for many families, the beginning of an entirely new chapter. As parents prepare for birth, they often ask what a doula really does beyond birthand the answer goes far deeper than most expect. While doulas are commonly associated with labor support, our role extends well past the delivery […]

Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but as your due date approaches, it’s natural to wonder about the early signs of labor and pregnancy testing options. Understanding these signs and knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared as you get closer to meeting your baby. In addition to recognizing the early signs of […]

As a doula, I see so many people say they don’t need or want birth support from a doula because they either have their partner or are planning on getting an epidural. Why would I need a doula when I’m planning on getting an epidural? Im here to tell you that a doula’s support with […]

When you think of having a baby, what comes to your mind? Where are you? What position are you in? Do you envision yourself in a hospital? Your home? What about the way you push your baby out? Are you in a bed? Are you laying flat on your back? If so, that is completely […]

Pregnancy is such a magical thing. We go nine months dreaming and preparing for the perfect labor and delivery, analyzing every little moment. There are tons of fears and concerns for different people going into labor. Will it hurt? Will I tear? Will I poop? (that’s a whole other topic that we will discuss, but […]