We get it mom and dad, you're feeling exhausted. When you bring home your newborn, it's difficult to get a sleep pattern under control. The whole household gets a little disrupted during this new transition and it's normal to be operating on a whole new level of tired.
Private Childbirth Education Classes
Doulas of Asheville now offered private, customized, birth classes and baby classes - in the privacy and comfort of your own home! Our childbirth education course offers the peace of mind of feeling prepared and confident as you welcome your new baby, customized instruction from an experienced RN, without the group class environment.
Fall Activities for Asheville Families
Fall is officially here! To celebrate the start of the beautiful fall season, we put together a short list of Asheville's best ways to celebrate the changing seasons with your family.
The Photography Doula - Jessie Fultz
We recently had the opportunity to talk to Asheville birth and family photographer, Jessie Fultz. Come on over to the blog to read a little more about her (and why she's our favorite Asheville photographer... and doula!)
Breastfeeding Essentials
Postpartum Depression Awareness
Back to School Means Recess for Mom
Dear Moms, We Understand.
How Can A Doula Help My Hospital Birth Experience?
Surprise Gifts for Postpartum Moms
Give the postpartum mom in your life a surprise gift to lift her spirits and reward all the hard work she's done in the past year to welcome her new baby into the family. Click through to see some of our favorite suggestions...
Chrissy Teigen is Our Hero.
When Breastfeeding Doesn't Come Naturally
Breastfeeding While Working - Tips for making your return to work "suck" a little less.
As working mothers ourselves, we know that continuing breastfeeding after returning to work outside the home means getting into an intimate relationship with your breast pump. And lets' be real, pumping can (literally) suck!
Click on through to see some of our favorite pumping tips and tricks to help make this transition a little smoother.
So You're Thinking About Hiring a Postpartum Doula?
If you're like many expectant parents, you've probably spent a lot of time planning your child's birth. But what about after your baby (or babies!) arrives... have you considered what your family needs to make welcoming your little one(s) go as smoothly as possible? More and more families are turning to a postpartum doula for help with their newborns.
Babies and Breweries? Baby Friendly Breweries In & Around Asheville
Date night just isn't what it used to be. Now that you're a larger team, finding activities that you enjoyed pre-family that you can still do with your kids is a real world challenge. A popular pre-baby activity amongst couples in and around the Asheville area is date night at one of the many local breweries our area has to offer.
YOU'D BE SURPRISED HOW SOME OF THE LOCAL BREWERIES HAVE TAILORED THEIR EXPERIENCE TO FAMILY TRIPS! Here are some of our favorites.
10 Ways To Spend Your Last Days of Pregnancy In & Around Asheville
Placenta Encapsulation: Raising the Standard
Why would someone eat their own placenta?
Consuming your placenta has been said to enhance the postpartum experience by providing mental and physical benefits. Although throughout history women have consumed their placenta raw, the modern approach to placenta consumption is encapsulation. As ProDoula trained Postpartum Placenta Specialists, Doulas of Asheville is proud to be raising the standard by preparing our client's placentas exclusively in the comfort of their own home.
You Had Your Baby, Are You Ready for a Date?
Rest assured when you have a "date" with a Doulas of asheville postpartum doula.
Our hand selected team of postpartum doulas take pride in being able to provide unbiased support and a compassionate, calming presence to families in the Asheville area as they recover from childbirth and learn to navigate life with their new baby.
Are you wondering "Should I hire a postpartum doula?"
5 Fun Rainy Day Activities in Asheville
There’s no shortage of fun outdoor activities and family-friendly hikes in the Asheville area, but what to do when springtime (or anytime!) showers put a damper on your ambitious outdoor plans?
Here’s a few ways to cure cabin fever with your kiddos (or maybe even prevent it before it hits!):