Posts by Christie Rinder
There Isn’t An App For That
Smartphones have brought a great deal of convenience and access to information into our lives. Who doesn’t always have theirs with them, in very close proximity? It’s so handy to look up random bits of info, like how many cups are in a pint, Google the name of that actor or settle a bet with…
Read MoreThe Birth Center of St. Pete
Last week I visited with the midwives at The Birth Center of St. Pete, a great birth location option for families who are interested in having a low-intervention, unmedicated labor and birth. They provide prenatal care, childbirth education, and midwifery care at the birth center or in a homebirth setting and lactation support. The midwives…
Read MoreChiropractic Care Postpartum
Our guest blogger for today’s post is Dr. Shannon Whitlock of Happy Healthy Spine in St. Petersburg. In addition to receiving chiropractic care during pregnancy, many families continue with chiropractic care even after birth. Dr. Whitlock provides great insight into the benefits below. Let us know if you are looking for a recommendation for a…
Read MoreBelly Cast Before & After – [Tampa Doula]
Take a look at the recent belly cast that we repaired and finished. Do you have a belly cast that need smoothing, finishing and decorating? We pride ourselves in creating gorgeous maternity keepsakes that will last for a lifetime. Celebrate your pregnancy with this special piece of art. Check out another Before and After Belly Cast here!
Read MoreEarly Labor vs Active Labor – When to Go to the Hospital? (updated 2022)
Understanding the differences between these two phases of labor will help you to make a better decision about when to head to the hospital, birth location or call the midwife! What does early labor look like? Early labor is usually the longest part of labor and can last from a few hours to a few…
Read MoreBirth Doula or Postpartum Doula: Which One Do I Need Most?
This might be a bit shocking to hear from the owner of a doula agency. After all, we hope you’ll hire us to help you prepare for birth with one of our childbirth classes, support you prenatally and at your baby’s birth as birth doulas, help you recover quickly with placenta encapsulation, AND help you…
Read MoreThe support you get from a doula is unlike any other relationship you’ll have in your life – Nora, Clearwater
I went with Buddha belly for birth education classes, my birth doula, and postpartum doula. I was beyond satisfied with every service we used — and would highly recommend. Our instructor for birth education and was super patient with us both. What I loved about this service was that it was both intimate ( in…
Read MoreWhat Should I Be Doing Now to Get Ready to Give Birth? (updated June 2022)
As you near the end of your pregnancy you may be wondering: “What should I be doing now to get ready to give birth?” This is a very common question that we hear as birth doulas in our prenatal sessions with clients. In this session, we meet with the pregnant woman and her partner, in…
Read MoreBelly Cast? Why? Where Do I Put It?
We get this question from time to time. People sometimes ask: “What would I do with it?” Hang your belly cast in your baby’s’ nursery! Have it decorated to match the theme. Hang it in your own bedroom, or even in a prominent location in your home for all to see. Display it in…
Read MoreWhat is a Postpartum Doula?
The idea of having a labor doula support you during labor and birth is growing in popularity. But what is a postpartum doula? What does a postpartum doula do? A postpartum doula is a trained professional support person that can assist you after your baby is born. Her duties may include: providing newborn care expertise,…
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