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
What is all that white stuff on my newborn? (Vernix)
The vernix caseosa is a greasy, cheese-like coating that covers babies’ skin during their time in the womb. It may not look pretty but the vernix actually serves an important function.
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.
10 Items you already have at home that can help in labour.
It may be more challenging right now than it usually would be, to get all the things you might have on your birth toolkit. But rest assured, there are many items you probably already have at home that can be really helpful in early labour.
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.
What happens when your waters break?
In the early weeks of pregnancy, the amniotic fluid is mostly water that comes from your body. After about 20 weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s urine makes up most of the fluid. Amniotic fluid also contains nutrients, hormones and antibodies.