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We believe our mothers & parents make better decisions when they’re informed and confident. Our blog is here to help you do just that. Along with our candid point of view and personal stories, our blog has helpful information no matter what stage of parenting you’re in.

How to Safely Comfort and Support a Pregnant Loved One During The Pandemic

We’re all struggling to stay positive and care for ourselves these days. If you have a friend or relative who is pregnant, the stressors and pressures of our pandemic world can feel even more intense. It’s only natural that you would want to help this individual by...

Dear Big Sister, Having Two Children is Rough!

Dear Big Sister, In these next few weeks and months I'm going to be asking a lot of you. No, it isn't going to be fair. You didn't ask for this new role. This new status of big sister isn't going to come easy or with a manual. Things are going to change. It's...

The Self Care Lie

Look around, you’ll see it everywhere- Engage in self-care! Fill your own cup! Do something for you.  You know what I’m talking about right? The pretty picture and moving quote that comes up on your social scroll with the message that you DESERVE to do something for...

Should I Eat My Placenta?

Many people reach out to us to ask, "Should I eat my placenta?" They want more information, or they want to talk about how their friends or family made them feel about the idea. Think consuming your placenta is weird? Here’s a doula confession- so do I, but I still...

When Dreams End in Loss

1 in 4 women have a miscarriage in their lifetime. Many won’t share their loss with others. Whether it is due to shame, guilt, or simply not wanting the sympathy of others, many experience the empty grief alone, suffering in silence.  Recent movements have sought to...

I Love My Midwives!

Your care provider is one of the most important factors in the outcome of your childbirth experience.  It is important to find someone in whom you can place your trust and with whom you feel safe. People spend countless hours mulling over their car purchase,...

Making the Most Out of Your Hospital Stay

Hospital deliveries can be expensive, but did you know you can get more out of the experience than just the delivery of your baby? Your hospital can be a very helpful place when it comes to stocking you with supplies. Think of me as your hospital-stay-freebie guru....

20 Things You Didn’t Know About KOP Doulas

Working with a company like King of Prussia Doulas for your educational, birthing or postpartum needs means getting the collective wisdom of our entire team. You don't just get one doula, you get us all! Want to know more about us? 20. We currently have a team of...

Survival Guide for Going Back to Work

I’ve had to transition back to work four times in my parenting journey thus far. The first I was home for 14 weeks. The second, 5 months and the third, almost 15 months after her birth. The fourth time I had a chance to be home without a newborn and instead enjoy my...

Car Seat Safety- Types of Car Seats

One thing that is not negotiable is car seat safety. With all the types of car seats to choose from, it can become really overwhelming. Let’s explore the different options of car seats.    Infant- An infant car seat is often the first car seat new parents buy....
The Benefits of Therapy for the Journey into Motherhood

The Benefits of Therapy for the Journey into Motherhood

We live in a society where motherhood is an expected ideal for a woman. The unfortunate truth is that these visions in our minds and expectations from society (and often ourselves) are not reality. There is great power in talk therapy. Find out how therapy can help you or those you love.

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