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Breastfeeding after Breast Reduction Surgery: What the Evidence Says and How to Prepare
Many people considering reduction mammaplasty worry about how the surgery might affect future breastfeeding. The short answer: breast...

Ashley Strengholt
Sep 264 min read


My Birth Story: Choosing a C-Section After Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy doesn’t always unfold the way we dream it will. My birth story is one filled with unexpected turns, moments of fear, and also...

Ashley Strengholt
Sep 233 min read


Are Due Dates Accurate?
Pregnancy due dates are something many expectant parents look forward to - marking the calendar, planning around the 40-week milestone,...

Ashley Strengholt
Sep 194 min read


When Is the Right Time to Start Researching and Interviewing a Doula?
Hiring a doula can be one of the most valuable decisions you make in preparing for birth. Doulas provide informational, physical, and...

Ashley Strengholt
Sep 143 min read


Emotions Frequently Associated with Early Labor
Early labor - the first stage of childbirth when contractions begin and the cervix starts to dilate - is often described as an emotional...

Ashley Strengholt
Sep 104 min read


The Relationship Between Fear and Birth
Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a woman’s life, but it is also an event often accompanied by fear. Whether from...

Ashley Strengholt
Sep 84 min read


The Role of a Doula in Pregnancy and Birth: Why Your Husband is NOT the Doula (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
When expecting a new baby, couples often hear about doulas and wonder, “But doesn’t my husband already play that role?” It’s a common...

Ashley Strengholt
Sep 54 min read



Ashley Strengholt
Sep 20 min read


What the Menstrual Cycle Can Reveal About Fertility
Your menstrual cycle offers surprising clues about your fertility—if you know where to look. 1. Cycle Length & Regularity A "normal"...

Ashley Strengholt
Aug 303 min read


Pelvic Exams and Trauma: Understanding the Need and Easing the Fear
For many survivors of sexual assault or trauma, the thought of a pelvic exam can bring intense dread. It’s important to understand both...

Ashley Strengholt
Aug 263 min read


Christian Childbirth – Are We Cursed to Feel Pain in Childbirth? Understanding the “Curse of Eve” and the Role of Fear and Pain
For many Christian women, the idea of childbirth is shadowed by an ancient narrative – the “Curse of Eve.” In Genesis 3:16, after the...

Ashley Strengholt
Aug 245 min read


Using the Bishop Score & Natural Induction: What You Need to Know
You’re 39 weeks pregnant, sitting in your OBGYN’s office, and they mention the possibility of induction. You might wonder: Is my body...

Ashley Strengholt
Aug 214 min read


How a Doula Supports Both Mother and Partner During a C-Section Birth
Cesarean birth is sometimes necessary and lifesaving for mother or baby. But as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists...

Ashley Strengholt
Aug 194 min read


The Golden Hour & the Newborn Crawl: Why You Don’t Want to Skip These Precious First Moments
When your baby is born, the first hour after birth is unlike any other time in their life—or yours. Known as The Golden Hour , this...

Ashley Strengholt
Aug 174 min read


The Differences Between Birthing and Doulaing: Home Birth vs. Birthing Center vs. Hospital
1. Does the Setting Change How You Serve Your Client During Labor and Delivery? Home Birth A home birth offers the ultimate in...

Ashley Strengholt
Aug 154 min read
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