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What is a Doula?

By The Atlanta Doulas
Have you hired a doula yet?  ... Asks your mom, best friend, or a random lady in the produce section of Kroger. ​But what does that even mean? What is a doula, anyways? Do you really need one? The term...
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Cloth Diapers 101

By The Atlanta Doulas
Mention cloth diapers to any experienced mama, and their reaction will probably involve the phrase "but what about all the poop?" It's an understandable reaction.  I think that people, in general, try to limit the amount of body fluids that we come into...
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A Hospital Bag Checklist for your upcoming Birth

By The Atlanta Doulas
Do you have any suggestions for what to pack in my hospital bag? This is one of the most common questions I get as a birth doula.  And for good reason.  Not only do you have to plan for yourself...
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What to do in Early Labor?

By The Atlanta Doulas
The day you've been waiting for is finally here. Contractions have started.  and your baby is finally on their way! What now? In most cases, it's not quite time to hop in the car and start heading to your Atlanta...
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Creating a postpartum meal plan

By The Atlanta Doulas
One thing that I often spend time talking about with my clients in our final prenatal appointments is the benefits of having a postpartum plan.  The days following birth should be filled with snuggles, bonding, and joy, not worry about...