I’ve had my baby, so what can a postpartum doula do?
Many describe welcoming their new baby as a beautiful experience, but with this major life-shift can come feelings of overwhelm and...
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Christina Lundy
2 days ago3 min
What Does Doula Mean? The Evolution of "Doula": From Maidservant to Empowered Birth Companion
The word "doula" has become a significant part of the conversation around childbirth and postpartum care in recent years. However, many...
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Christina Lundy
Oct 22 min
Essential Items I Will Bring to Your Birth
Because some parents haven’t experienced childbirth before, it can be an overwhelming process. Adding a birth doula to your birthing team...
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Christina Lundy
Sep 253 min
Understanding the Role of a Birth Doula: What You Need to Know
We will dive in a bit deeper in reference to what’s the role of a doula when they attend your birth. Many expectant families are familiar...
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Christina Lundy
Sep 112 min
Understanding a Doula's Role
I often get asked, “Do-what?” The word doula isn’t one heard often, unless you know someone that has had a baby, or is currently...
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Christina Lundy
Sep 42 min
I got the positive pregnancy test... When should I hire my doula?
So, you may be asking, ‘When’s the best time to hire a doula?’ Ideally, you should hire a birth doula as early as possible in your...
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Christina Lundy
Aug 281 min
Visit to Piedmont Newton Hospital
Recently I had the opportunity to tour the Piedmont Newton Hospital located in Covington, Georgia. It was really insightful to learn more...
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Christina Lundy
Aug 223 min
The Power of Black Mothers Breastfeeding: Statistics and Insights
The Power of Black Mothers Breastfeeding: Statistics and Insights While breastfeeding is a way to nourish and feed your baby, there’s so...
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Christina Lundy
Aug 22 min
Part 2: Understanding Birth Trauma: A Doula’s Perspective
Last week, we started with factors that can contribute to a family describing their birth as traumatic. This week, let’s take a look at...
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Christina Lundy
Jul 253 min
Understanding Birth Trauma: A Doula’s Perspective
Trigger Warning: Uterine Rupture, Near Maternal & Fetal Death, Postpartum Mood Disorders You get the positive pregnancy test; those two...
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Christina Lundy
Jul 133 min
Planning a VBAC?
If you have given birth through a cesarean, you’re among more than 1.7 million families in 2019 to have done so according to the CDC. 32%...
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Christina Lundy
Jul 32 min
Giving Birth in Atlanta as a Black Woman (Part 2)
The Support System Community and Cultural Support: Atlanta offers a strong network and support system for the Black community to include...
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Christina Lundy
Jun 262 min
Giving Birth in Atlanta as a Black Woman (Part 1)
Giving birth is a monumental event in any woman’s life, filled with anticipation and joy. However, for women of color in Atlanta, this...
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Christina Lundy
Jun 132 min
Disparities Black Women Face When Giving Birth
Let's continue from last week! Remember we were discussing disparities women of color face when giving birth. “It’s no surprise that...
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Christina Lundy
Jun 52 min
Disparities Black Women Face When Giving Birth
In honor of Juneteenth, we’re going to be discussing the disparities women of color face while giving birth. According to the CDC, in...
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Christina Lundy
May 302 min
Edinburgh Scale
If you have any experience working with postpartum mamas, either personally, or professionally, you most likely have heard of the...
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Christina Lundy
May 221 min
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy
In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month, I thought we’d talk a bit about the importance of mental health during pregnancy, warning...
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Christina Lundy
May 11 min
Part 4: Physical Recovery from a C-Section
It’s very important to prioritize care of yourself during this recovery phase. Give yourself the time to recover, ask for support from...
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Christina Lundy
Apr 242 min
A Cesarean and Birth Trauma Part 3
To recap last week… Common emotions or sentiments experienced after a cesarean birth can be: Depression Post-traumatic stress disorder...
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Christina Lundy
Apr 162 min
A Cesarean and Birth Trauma Part 2.
This week we’re going to discuss that common emotions and feelings associated with a cesarean. Physical Symptoms: Numbness Pain Phantom...
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