The Uptown Doula Blog & Education Center

The go-to educational resource for new & expectant parents.

Welcoming a new child into your family is as exciting as it is overwhelming. Our mission at Uptown Doula in Charlotte, NC is to support new and expectant families as they prepare for childbirth and the exhilarating journey into parenthood.

We’ll cover topics like childbirth education, placenta encapsulation and babywearing your newborn. Of course, if you have a specific question, we’re happy to help! Send us a message, and we’ll be in touch shortly.

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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 […]

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Forming a relationship with your baby seems to some to come quickly for some. However, if that isn’t you, learning how to build a relationship with someone who does not speak, or really even move that much, is difficult.  For the majority of time when your newborn comes home, bonding centers around fulfilling their needs […]

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Of all the tests pregnant women go through, the Glucose Challenge Test is arguably the one you hear about most often. Down an electric orange drink, wait, and have your blood drawn…sounds fun, right? Some people don’t mind the drink (called Glucola) while others search for alternatives. There are alternate options for both what you […]

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Of all the tests pregnant women go through, the Glucose Challenge Test is arguably the one you hear about most often. Down an electric orange drink, wait, and have your blood drawn…sounds fun, right? Some people don’t mind the drink (called Glucola) while others search for alternatives. There are alternate options for both what you […]

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