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Behind the Birth Room Door: Doula FAQs
Doula Life Shy Rettenmeier Doula Life Shy Rettenmeier

Behind the Birth Room Door: Doula FAQs

Curious about doulas but not sure what they actually do? Or wondering whether they’re right for you? This post answers the most common questions (and doubts) families have about hiring a doula. From what a doula does during pregnancy and labor, to how evidence shows continuous support can improve birth experiences, to real talk about unexpected or challenging births. This is a guide that gives you honest and research-backed answers so you can feel confident and informed every step of the way!

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When a pea gets scammed
Doula Life Abby Doula Life Abby

When a pea gets scammed

I will start by saying that I LOVE a good true crime podcast, a mystery, a scam, a story about a catfish. They’re gripping, eye-widening, maybe even worthy of a solid “WTF” when you hear the curveball. I’m here for the drama (when it’s someone else’s) and honestly, sometimes these podcasts make it easy to forget they’re true stories. What I didn’t expect, girlie-pops, is that one day we’d consider ourselves lucky made it out unscathed when a scam presented itself to us. Recently, as doulas. A pregnancy scam. 

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