The journey into parenthood is one of life's most profound and transformative experiences. From the moment a couple learns of their impending arrival to the exhilarating first cries of their newborn, every step of this journey is filled with wonder, joy, and,...
Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous journey, often accompanied by a myriad of questions and concerns. One important consideration for expectant mothers is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) during labor and birth. GBS is a naturally occurring bacterium that...
Letting your labor begin on its own is usually the best option for low risk birth parents. When all “players” (your baby, your hormones, your placenta and your uterus) are ready, you will go into labor on your own. In the last few weeks of pregnancy, your baby and...
This is the continuation of the first part of this blog post. Please read below what happens once you’ve decided you want to work with me as your doula: Step 4: 1st Prenatal Appointment and Birth Plan In our first prenatal appointment I usually meet the parents at...
When my clients tell their families and friends that they’ll have a doula at their birth, the usual response is: “What is a Doula? What do they do?” I am here to give you some more insights on what doulas are and what we do to help our clients throughout pregnancy,...
Congratulations! Your baby has been born. Skin to skin contact with your baby immediately after birth and in the first few weeks with your newborn is very important. It can help mother and baby both with a great start into the breastfeeding adventure and create a deep...
As an Austrian, circumcision is a fairly new thing to me. In Europe circumcision is not automatically offered to new parents at the hospital. It is only administered, if medically necessary. So when I moved to the United States, where circumcision seems like a...