Elysia DouglasJun 16, 20214 minEverything But the Kitchen SinkPacking for the Hospital - Not quite sure what you'll REALLY need? Don't worry. Let's start with a simple list of things you don't need.
Elysia DouglasOct 26, 20203 minInduction is Induction, No Matter How You Slice The EggplantI was sitting at my appointment with my midwife, 41 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. Everything looked great!
Elysia DouglasJul 30, 20202 minAlways at Your Service, VirtuallyWe sometimes describe the discomfort associated with labor and childbirth as waves. We tell birthing people to relax and ride the waves...
Elysia DouglasJul 8, 20203 minHow Will I Know? Braxton Hicks vs. True LaborIf you have made it to your second trimester of pregnancy, you may have begun to feel Braxton Hicks contractions by now.
Elysia DouglasFeb 6, 20202 minWhat's the 4-1-1?What’s the 4-1-1 on knowing when it’s time to go to the hospital? No one wants to imagine having a baby in the car on the side of the road.
Elysia DouglasJan 10, 20203 minIt’s Not About You.“Well, you know it’s not about you anymore. It's all about the baby, now."
Elysia DouglasOct 7, 20192 minL&D 101Wow! This journey has been one for the books. Well, the baby book, at least. Now, the final culminating event is upon you. The initial...
Elysia DouglasJul 15, 20192 minTrusting Your BodyGetting pregnant, growing a baby, and birthing a baby is as normal and natural as breathing, right? What about when it’s not?
Elysia DouglasApr 29, 20192 minThe Doula DifferenceAccording to several studies, it has been concluded that having a doula at your birth can have a significant, positive impact on the...