Blog Posts — Wichita Doula

There's This Thing Called the "Purple Line"

Can your butt crack tell you how dilated you are during labor? | Wichita Doula provides private childbirth classes in Wichita, KS.

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Wichita Doula's Annual Diaper Drive 2018

It's almost time for the 2018 edition of Wichita Doula's Annual Diaper Drive - will you donate or be a drop location and help us break last year's record of 6500 diapers? The babies are counting on us!

What is a Non-Stress Test?

What is a non-stress test, and what does it indicate? | Wichita Doula provides private childbirth classes in Wichita, KS and surrounding areas.

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Does This Baby Smell a Little Ripe To You?

Did you know that some parents are choosing to delay their newborn's first bath until after they leave the hospital – or even longer? Find out why! | Wichita Doula teaches VIP private childbirth classes in Wichita, KS and surrounding areas.

My Cervix is Gonna WHAT?

My what is gonna what? Learn all about the changes your cervix goes through before and during childbirth! | Wichita Doula teaches private VIP childbirth classes in Wichita, KS and surrounding areas.

Why Am I Scared of Being in Labor?

Is it normal to be afraid of going into labor? What can you do to help combat your fears and be present in the experience?

Could I Be in Early Labor? 5 Signs It's the Real Deal

How can you tell if you're in early labor? Here are 5 signs of early labor that AREN'T your water breaking like on TV.

How Will My Toddler React to the New Baby?

Is your toddler excited about getting a new brother or sister? Or not really sure what's going on? Here is some information on possible behaviors when meeting their new sibling, and ways you can prepare your toddler to welcome the new baby.

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.

Birth, BabiesSara SkilesDecember 24, 2017apgar score, what is the apgar score, what does the apgar score mean, dr virginia apgar, birth, doulas, placentas, newborns, baby facts, birth facts, healthy babies, wichita doula, wichita doula services, doula in wichita ks, wichita childbirth educationComment

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!

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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?

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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.