DoulaCare Blog.
A collection of articles on pregnancy, birth and parenting - with a collection of stories from other mothers on their birth experiences. We have helpful tips for people preparing for a birth and interesting tips for new and existing parents. It’s all a journey, and we are here to help you!
We are still moving our Blog & Jen’s Diary to this new site - visit them in the DoulaCare Archive
- Antenatal Checks 2
- Baby Care 1
- Babywearing 1
- Birth 3
- Birth Doula 4
- Birth Doula Support 4
- Birth Story 2
- Bishop Score 1
- Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding 1
- Caesarean Birth 2
- Doula Agency 6
- Doula Support 8
- DoulaCare Ireland 9
- Early Parenting 3
- GentleBirth 1
- Home Birth 2
- Hospital Birth 2
- Hypnobirthing 1
- Induction 1
- Infant Feeding 2
- Irish Birth 2
- Irish Doula 4
- Labour and Birth 5
- Maternity 2
- Mindset 2
- Natural Birth 1
- New Baby 2
- New Mums 3
- New Parents 2
- Poem 1
- Postpartum 6
- Postpartum Exercise 1
- Pregnancy 6
- Second Time Mum 1
- VBAC Birth 1
- What to Expect 1
Choosing a Sling for you and your baby
“I am often asked what is “The Best” sling to get for a new baby, and that is very difficult to answer. That is like asking me to pick out your new winter coat; what I like & feel comfortable in & what you like & feel comfortable in are two different things!”
Troubleshooting top breastfeeding problems
It is common in the early days to hear of mums having breastfeeding problems. Even though breastfeeding may be natural, it is a learned skill.
What is the Bishop Score?
The Bishop Score is also known as the cervix score. It is used to asses the condition of your cervix and where your baby is sitting in your pelvis. This score can help your care provider to decide what course of action they recommend.
High BMI in Pregnancy
A high BMI in pregnancy is associated with greater risk of a variety of pregnancy-related complications compared with women within a normal BMI. BMI is not always accurate, however we are referring to those with a high body fat relative to their height.
Gestational Diabetes (GD)
Diabetes happens when too much glucose (sugar) stays in the blood instead of being used for energy. When diabetes develops in pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes. It is one of the most common medical conditions in pregnancy.