How will my Hospital Birth be Affected by COVID?

How will my Hospital Birth be Affected by COVID?

As the crisis of Covid nears 365 days of havoc, King of Prussia Doulas would like to offer you some reassurance for your hospital birth.  There has been so much unknown this year, but hospital systems have worked tirelessly to enact the most updated safety...
Doulas are an Epidural’s Best Friend

Doulas are an Epidural’s Best Friend

A well known stereotype in the world of birth is that doulas only support natural birth and should only be hired if you are planning on delivering without pain medication. This is not the case! Doulas and epidruals go together like grilled cheese and jelly. If you...
Epidurals- They can be AMAZING!!!

Epidurals- They can be AMAZING!!!

If there is one thing we are committed to here at King of Prussia Doulas, it’s supporting families in achieving the birth they desire and helping them navigate the situation if the plan has to change. We love all types of birth from vaginal to belly, home to...
Nitrous Oxide For Labor

Nitrous Oxide For Labor

A beautiful part of birthing in the twenty first century is our ability to choose the pain management tool that works best for us. For some, this is massaging hands of their partner and doula, heat and cool packs, electrical stimulation, epidurals or narcotics. For...
Stay Hydrated During Labor with Laborade

Stay Hydrated During Labor with Laborade

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...
Pushing During Labor

Pushing During Labor

When Push(ing) Comes to Shove- Grateful Dead All of the waiting, and laboring and now it is finally time to push your baby out! Have you ever thought about actually pushing a baby out of your vagina? Many people have questions about pushing in labor. For example:  How...