Blog Posts — Wichita Doula

Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby's APGAR SCORE

Learn all about the "Apgar score" and how it is used to identify babies that need a little extra assistance after being born. | Wichita Doula provides VIP in-home childbirth classes in Wichita, KS.

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Affordalab of Wichita Helps Families Reduce Healthcare Costs

Did you know you can choose where you get your lab work done? Affordalab of Wichita provides that option for patients to get needed testing with cost and convenience in mind.

WichitaSara SkilesDecember 9, 2017affordalab of wichita, health care in wichita, wichita health care costs, prenatal care in wichitaComment

5 Amazing Facts About Umbilical Cords

Other than "we cut it after birth", what do you know about the umbilical cord? Check out these 5 cool facts about umbilical cords!

Babies, BirthSara SkilesDecember 5, 2017umbilical cord, what does the umbilical cord do, what does the placenta do, cord blood banking, delayed cord clamping, what is delayed cord clamping, placenta encapsulation wichita ks, is placenta encapsulation safe, wichita ks placenta services, umbil, umbilical cord facts, newborn baby facts, pregnancy facts, wichita doula, wichita ksComment

Should You Get Life Insurance for Your Baby?

How early should you start thinking about life insurance? When you're starting a family, this question starts to come up. We have Abigail Turner, a life insurance specialist in Wichita, here on the blog today to answer some questions about when to consider life insurance during pregnancy and parenting.

There Are Two Lines! What Do I Do Now?

Congrats, you're going to be a parent! Whether your reaction is "Awwww!" or "AUUGGGHHHH!!!" you now have some decisions to make. Let's take it one step at a time with these important first 5 actions to make.

Wichita Baby Gala 2017 - The Recap

The 2017 Wichita Baby Gala was a blast for all of the guests and vendors! Check out this post to see all the photos and deets from the black-tie baby fair.

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The "Having a Second Baby" Jitters

Now that you know what it's like to give birth and be a parent, are you nervous about going through it again?

Birth, Birth PlanSara SkilesSeptember 25, 2017fear of birth, birth without fear, second child anxiety, subsequent birth anxiety, anxious about giving birth, postpartum anxiety, postpartum doula wichita ks, childbirth education wichita ks, infant care classes wichita ks, doula services wichita ks, night nurses wichita ks, fear of the unknown, fea, fear, fear of childbirthComment

5 Amazing Facts About Your Placenta

The placenta: a multi-function organ grown just for pregnancy. Here are 5 amazing facts about the placenta!

Birth, Babies, Birth PlanSara SkilesSeptember 17, 2017Placenta encapsulation, information about the placenta, placenta facts, placenta capsules safe for baby, wichita placenta encapsulation, placenta encapsulating in wichita, what is the placenta, what does the placenta doComment

3 Ways Overnight Doulas Are Better Than "Night Nurses"

Our overnight postpartum doulas provide services similar to a "night nurse" or "night nanny" - plus SO much more. Here are the top 3 reasons our overnight doula care is the solution to your nighttime postpartum parenting needs.

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BirthTube: Live Streamed Births Are Becoming a Thing

Live streaming is all the rage. Now, women are going live for labor and delivery at BirthTUBE. Would you ever live stream your birth?

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When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night?

Sleep deprived? Do babies really sleep through the night? Here are three tips for encouraging a baby to sleep.

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Are Placenta Capsules Safe for My Baby?

A recent case study has the birth world in a buzz about GBS (Group B Strep) transmission. What are the facts?

Safer Sleep for Baby with the HALO SleepSack (GIVEAWAY!)

Find out how the HALO SleepSack Swaddle is helping babies stay safe during sleep, and enter to win your own!

BabiesSara SkilesJune 5, 2017halo, safe infant sleep, safe sleep for babies, safe sleep, baby safety checklist, postpartum doulas in wichita ks, halo sleepsack swaddle, best baby products, best baby blankets, are blankets safe for babiesComment

A Day in the Life of a Postpartum Doula

On the job as a postpartum doula, chronicled by Sally Cavanaugh Films and Photos. | Wichita Doula is the leading provider of labor and postpartum doulas in Wichita, KS and surrounding areas.

No Child Wet Behind 2017: Event Recap

The recap of the 2017 No Child Wet Behind, presented by Wichita Doula and Cameron & Herrman, P.A. is here! Check out the awesome photos by Furr in Focus Photography and see the diapers raised at the event!

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::Small Business Spotlight:: Cameron & Herrman, P.A.

A spotlight on some of the best legal representation in Wichita - Cameron & Herrman, P.A.

::Small Business Spotlight:: A'DEAS Printing

Our experience with A'DEAS Printing, a local family-owned printing company in Wichita, KS!

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::Product Review:: Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags

Our review of the Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bag...that we're giving away at the Wichita Baby Gala!

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5 Reasons You Want Your Doula to Know Rebozo!

This guest post from Brittany Chavez, rebozo specialist and owner of Oklahoma-based Beautifully Connected, shares her top five reasons you should use a doula who is trained in the use of the Rebozo!

No Child Wet Behind: All the Details

All the important details on No Child Wet Behind: what's happening, where, when, how to donate diapers - and why this cause is so very important to our hearts.