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What is Prodromal Labor?
Jul 29, 2023
What is Prodromal Labor?
Jul 29, 2023

Learn about prodromal labor and how to handle it.

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Jul 29, 2023
Meet Tiffany, Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Instructor
Jun 18, 2023
Meet Tiffany, Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Instructor
Jun 18, 2023

Meet Tiffany Harlan, a certified prenatal and postpartum fitness instructor in Wichita!

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Jun 18, 2023
Is a Precipitous Birth (3 Hours or Less) Really the Dream?
Jan 20, 2023
Is a Precipitous Birth (3 Hours or Less) Really the Dream?
Jan 20, 2023

Is a precipitous birth (less than 3 hours) really ideal? Learn about precipitous labor

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Jan 20, 2023
Meet Veronica: Wichita Perinatal Mental Health Resource
Jan 6, 2023
Meet Veronica: Wichita Perinatal Mental Health Resource
Jan 6, 2023

Meet Veronica Amaro, a Wichita, KS based postpartum mental health therapist.

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Jan 6, 2023
3 Things to Help a Slow Labor (That Are Not Pitocin)
Apr 19, 2022
3 Things to Help a Slow Labor (That Are Not Pitocin)
Apr 19, 2022

A slow or stalled labor can be frustrating, but there are several things to try first before considering medical intervention. Here are three natural ways to help with a slow labor.

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Apr 19, 2022
How Soon After Losing Your Mucus Plug Do You Go Into Labor?
Apr 11, 2022
How Soon After Losing Your Mucus Plug Do You Go Into Labor?
Apr 11, 2022

How soon after losing your mucus plug could you expect to go into labor?

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Apr 11, 2022
When Do You Get Your Period Back After Birth?
Apr 7, 2022
When Do You Get Your Period Back After Birth?
Apr 7, 2022

When can you expect to get your first period after having a baby?

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Apr 7, 2022
FREE Natural Hospital Birth Class!
Apr 6, 2022
FREE Natural Hospital Birth Class!
Apr 6, 2022

Check out Wichita Doula’s FREE Natural Hospital Birth Class online!

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Apr 6, 2022
How to Choose a Pediatrician for Your Baby
Mar 17, 2022
How to Choose a Pediatrician for Your Baby
Mar 17, 2022

What are some things you should look for in your baby’s pediatrician?

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Mar 17, 2022
How to Do a Breast Pump Fit Check
Feb 21, 2022
How to Do a Breast Pump Fit Check
Feb 21, 2022

How to do a fit check on your new breast pump!

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Feb 21, 2022
Where to Have a Baby Shower in Wichita
Dec 29, 2021
Where to Have a Baby Shower in Wichita
Dec 29, 2021

Looking for a Wichita baby shower venue? Here are a few picks at all different price points!

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Dec 29, 2021
Does Insurance Cover Doula Services?
May 17, 2021
Does Insurance Cover Doula Services?
May 17, 2021

The facts regarding doula services and insurance coverage.

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May 17, 2021
When to Go to the Hospital in Labor
Apr 7, 2021
When to Go to the Hospital in Labor
Apr 7, 2021

How do you know when it’s the right time to go to the hospital in labor? Not too early and not too late!

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Apr 7, 2021
::BOOK REVIEW:: Eating for Pregnancy by Catherine Jones & Rose Ann Hudson
Jan 8, 2021
::BOOK REVIEW:: Eating for Pregnancy by Catherine Jones & Rose Ann Hudson
Jan 8, 2021

Prenatal nutrition is a rabbit hole, but what better time to make sure you’re eating healthy? Here is my review of “Eating for Pregnancy” by Catherine Jones & Rose Ann Hudson, RD, LD.

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Jan 8, 2021
EXCITING: Hospital Midwives Come Back to Wichita
Sep 1, 2020
EXCITING: Hospital Midwives Come Back to Wichita
Sep 1, 2020

Midwife-attended hospital birth is BACK in Wichita! Learn more about the midwives, their practice, and how you can get an appointment for prenatal or gynecological midwifery care.

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Sep 1, 2020
Should You Let Your Older Children See You Give Birth?
Jun 25, 2020
Should You Let Your Older Children See You Give Birth?
Jun 25, 2020

Are you thinking about having your child at the birth of their new sibling? Here are some considerations to think about, and ways to thoughtfully prepare them.

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Jun 25, 2020
My FAVORITE Book to Help New Dads Prepare for Birth...
May 2, 2020
My FAVORITE Book to Help New Dads Prepare for Birth...
May 2, 2020

I’ve read all the books to prepare a new dad for labor and chosen a favorite!

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May 2, 2020
So You're Thinking About Switching to a Home Birth
Apr 23, 2020
So You're Thinking About Switching to a Home Birth
Apr 23, 2020

A lot of parents are researching home birth as an alternative to the hospital during these uncertain times. Is home birth right for you, and where can you find good information on home birth in Wichita?

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Apr 23, 2020
2019 Wichita Baby Gala Recap!
Oct 6, 2019
2019 Wichita Baby Gala Recap!
Oct 6, 2019

The 2019 Wichita Baby Gala, a SOLD OUT event, brought parents and resources together in a beautiful night of shopping, snacking, and education! Photo-rich recap includes exclusive discounts with some of our brand partners.

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Oct 6, 2019
::REVIEW:: Baby Shusher & Why Sound Machines Are Important...
Sep 25, 2019
::REVIEW:: Baby Shusher & Why Sound Machines Are Important...
Sep 25, 2019

Sound machines are one of the most helpful baby products! Check out my review of the “Baby Shusher”, a sound machine with a unique twist.

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Sep 25, 2019
::GIVEAWAY:: 8 Sheep Organics Magnesium Lotion for SLEEP Review
Aug 19, 2019
::GIVEAWAY:: 8 Sheep Organics Magnesium Lotion for SLEEP Review
Aug 19, 2019

Can’t sleep? Read our review of 8 Sheep Organics’ magnesium lotion for pregnancy insomnia and enter to win a jar!

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Aug 19, 2019
Meet Sarah Jane Silvers Photography: High Fashion Maternity & Baby Portraiture
Jul 21, 2019
Meet Sarah Jane Silvers Photography: High Fashion Maternity & Baby Portraiture
Jul 21, 2019

Introducing Sarah Jane Silvers Photography, a unique Wichita portrait photographer offering maternity, baby, and life documentation, and the 2019 official Wichita Baby Gala photographer!

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Jul 21, 2019
Preeclampsia: 5 Symptoms You Need to Know
May 21, 2019
Preeclampsia: 5 Symptoms You Need to Know
May 21, 2019

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Do you know the warning signs for preeclampsia, a dangerous disorder affecting up to 8% of pregnancies?

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May 21, 2019
How to Take Your Placenta Home From a Wichita Hospital
May 19, 2019
How to Take Your Placenta Home From a Wichita Hospital
May 19, 2019

Planning to encapsulate or bury your placenta? Whether you’re giving birth at Wesley, Via Christi, home, or someplace else, you have questions about how to take your placenta home, and we have answers.

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May 19, 2019
::BOOK REVIEW:: Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition
Mar 5, 2019
::BOOK REVIEW:: Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition
Mar 5, 2019

Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols RDN, CDE breaks down your pregnant body’s nutritional needs: what each nutrient does, how much you need each day, and what to eat! Read our review of this prenatal nutrition book…

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Mar 5, 2019
Wichita Woman Invents Lifesaving Childbirth Tool
Jan 17, 2019
Wichita Woman Invents Lifesaving Childbirth Tool
Jan 17, 2019

Read our interview with Tammy Dorsey, inventor of the “VivO2” diagnostic tool which may save the lives of countless babies during childbirth.

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Jan 17, 2019
Do You Know When to Go to the Hospital in Labor?
Jan 2, 2019
Do You Know When to Go to the Hospital in Labor?
Jan 2, 2019

How can you tell when it’s the right time to head to the hospital in labor? It’s a tough call sometimes, but this little rule of thumb might help you when the time comes…

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Jan 2, 2019
::BOOK REVIEW:: The Fourth Trimester Companion by Cynthia Gabriel
Nov 14, 2018
::BOOK REVIEW:: The Fourth Trimester Companion by Cynthia Gabriel
Nov 14, 2018

Our review of Cynthia Gabriel’s “The Fourth Trimester Companion”, an essential guide for parents to navigate the world of balancing postpartum recovery with caring for a new baby.

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Nov 14, 2018
How to Get Rid of Pregnancy Leg Cramps
Oct 2, 2018
How to Get Rid of Pregnancy Leg Cramps
Oct 2, 2018

One minute you’re minding your own business…the next you’re rocketing out of bed with a sharp pain in your leg or foot. Can you do anything to get rid of - or prevent - leg cramps during pregnancy?

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Oct 2, 2018
2018 Wichita Baby Gala Recap!
Sep 12, 2018
2018 Wichita Baby Gala Recap!
Sep 12, 2018

See photos of the 2018 Wichita Baby Gala in this recap featuring some of the most awesome resources for parents and babies in Wichita!

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Sep 12, 2018
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Sara Skiles is the owner of Wichita Doula and a mom of two energetic boys. When not blogging or working with new families, Sara enjoys painting, baking, decorating, and quality time with friends.


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