Nicole SiversOct 5, 20172 minMaking a Mountain out of a MolehillWhen we give birth we want it to be the best experience possible. It’s a sacred time that cannot be repeated. However, especially for...
Nicole SiversMay 25, 20172 minWhy More People are Hiring DoulasThere is a lot of value in inviting a doula to join your birth team. It talks a lot about the impact having continuous support throughout...
Nicole SiversJun 13, 20162 minYour Doula is NOT Your Advocate“I’m hiring a doula next time to avoid…” “I need a doula to protect me from…” “If I would have had a doula it might have saved me from…”...
Nicole SiversJun 2, 20164 minI Wish I had a Doula When my Daughters Contracted Lead PoisoningBut doulas are for expecting and new moms, right? What if you could hire them for more? In November, of 2014, my youngest daughter turned...
Nicole SiversMay 26, 20164 minHiring Doulas of Broome County FAQWhere did you receive your training? Prodoula How long have you been a doula? I have been a birth doula for four years and a postpartum...
Nicole SiversMay 12, 20162 minLabor & Delivery Nurses and Doulas: Pieces to the PuzzleFirst, let us honor each professional separately. Labor & Delivery Nurse- A nurse that assists women during the process of childbirth...
Nicole SiversMay 2, 20163 min15 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Mom, LocallyWith all of the excitement of nice weather coming, it is easy to put off shopping for that special mom in your life for Mothers' Day....
Nicole SiversApr 30, 20162 minTop 10 Reasons to Hire a Postpartum DoulaTo receive nonjudgmental support as you navigate your postpartum period and discover what your parenting philosophies are. Your doula...
Nicole SiversApr 21, 20162 minDoulas and Cervical Exams?Before we even try to connect them, let’s lay a couple things on the table. Let’s define cervical exams and doulas’ scope of practice. A...
Nicole SiversApr 10, 20162 minDo I Need to Hate Having a Cesarean?When people hear the term cesarean, it is likely that one of the last things to cross their mind is having options. It’s a pretty common...
Nicole SiversMar 31, 20162 minThe Fundamentals of Doctors and DoulasMyth #1 Doulas get in the way of doctors. Doulas do not get in the way of or contradict doctors, whatsoever. If your doula is acting...
Nicole SiversMar 25, 20162 minWhat is a Doula and how to Become oneAccording to Ancient Greek- Female Slave According to the dictionary- A woman who is trained to assist another woman during childbirth...