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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.

Processing The Emotional Experience After a Cesarean

by Lacey Morgan | April 17, 2020 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

Birthing a child can be an amazing and unpredictable experience. You may plan your c-section months in advance, or you may find yourself in the OR after several hours of pushing. Regardless of the reason, your physical and emotional experience after a cesarean can be...

Survival Guide for Going Back to Work

by Lacey Morgan | January 17, 2020 | Featured, Parenting | 0 Comments

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...

Should I Eat My Placenta?

by Lacey Morgan | October 10, 2019 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

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...

EMBODY The recovery from Postpartum Depression

by Lacey Morgan | October 28, 2022 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

Postpartum Depression is more common than we think Postpartum Depression and other postpartum mental health challenges, also known as PMADS, affect 1 in 5 women and birthing parents in this country and 1 in 10 partners. These statistics are staggering and can leave...

How to Find a Babysitter

by Lacey Morgan | February 3, 2020 | Featured, Parenting | 0 Comments

You’ve finally decided that it is time to reconnect with your partner after weeks or months of holing up in your house. If you are like many of the families we work with, you may not have family in the area, or you may not want to have to rely on them for help with...

Dads and Doulas- Why it’s a great idea

by Lacey Morgan | November 22, 2019 | Featured, Labor | 0 Comments

“We don’t need a doula. I can do those things,” said lots of dads everywhere. We know you may have heard this, or said even said it yourself. Guess what? You are 100% correct! You CAN do those things. Having a doula is not a requirement for a successful birth and...

Hire your provider- It may save your life

by Lacey Morgan | January 27, 2023 | Care Providers, Featured | 0 Comments

Hire your provider: Did you realize you are hiring your provider to help YOU delivery your baby? You should take as much time in vetting your provider as you do in hiring a plumber, mechanic, DJ for your wedding or choosing paint color for your home. However, many...

No Amount of Worry Will Change the Outcome

by Lacey Morgan | June 28, 2018 | Featured, Personal Stories, Pregnancy | 0 Comments

Birth after cesarean can be challenging, but there are things you can do to help you achieve your goals. King of Prussia Doulas knows the journey. We’re here to help.

Stay Hydrated During Labor with Laborade

by Lacey Morgan | June 20, 2020 | Featured, Labor | 0 Comments

Birthing a baby is hard work. Whether it is four hours or 34 hours, birth takes an amazing amount of physical and emotional endurance. One of the best ways to power through a birth is to be hydrated and replace electrolytes. Did you know ACOG (American College of...

After the Fourth Trimester

by Lacey Morgan | April 27, 2020 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

The fourth trimester is considered the three month postpartum period directly following pregnancy and birth. In that time, we are expected to establish a feeding routine, a sleep routine, get clearance from our OBGYN for normal physical and sexual activity, have the...

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.