Blog Posts — Wichita Doula

::GIVEAWAY:: 8 Sheep Organics Magnesium Lotion for SLEEP Review

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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Meet Sarah Jane Silvers Photography: High Fashion Maternity & Baby Portraiture

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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Preeclampsia: 5 Symptoms You Need to Know

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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How to Take Your Placenta Home From a Wichita Hospital

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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::BOOK REVIEW:: Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition

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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Wichita Woman Invents Lifesaving Childbirth Tool

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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Do You Know When to Go to the Hospital in Labor?

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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::BOOK REVIEW:: The Fourth Trimester Companion by Cynthia Gabriel

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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How to Get Rid of Pregnancy Leg Cramps

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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2018 Wichita Baby Gala Recap!

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

My New Favorite Baby Gift

I see (and use) a lot of baby products and it takes a lot to get my glowing recommendation. See why Milkbarn Kids makes my new favorite baby gift…

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Family First Chiropractic Receives 2018 Diaper Champion Award

Learn more about Dr. Rachel Viner, the 2018 diaper champion of Wichita Doula’s Annual Diaper Drive!

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::REVIEW + GIVEAWAY:: PopYum Anti-Colic Bottle

Team member Janell reviews the PopYum bottle for one-handed formula preparation: plus, win your own with the easy Rafflecopter giveaway!

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Why Your Midwife Wants You to Hire a Doula Too

If you have a midwife, do you still need a doula too? Watch our video with Meridian Faul, Certified Professional Midwife!

Hee-Hee-Whooo? Doing Childbirth Class Differently

We’re teaching new parents what they REALLY need to know about labor and birth, and it ain’t grandma’s hee-hee-hoo Lamaze class.

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Do I Need a "Birth Plan"?

Is a birth plan really necessary? Learn how a birth plan may be able to help you feel more prepared for labor and contribute to a satisfying experience.

Best Snacks for Early Labor

What are the best drinks and foods to have during labor? Check out this list before you go grocery shopping.

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Introducing The Wichita Baby Company!

We're excited about launching our sister brand: The Wichita Baby Co., helping you get through the newborn phase with mascara intact.

Healing From a C-Section: Cesarean Scar Massage

How working with your Cesarean scar may prevent future pain and health issues. | Wichita Doula provides labor support, postpartum support, and childbirth classes in Wichita, KS.

Can I Have a Water Birth in Wichita?

Where can you have a water birth in Wichita? Here is some up to date information on Wichita water birth for parents.