What does a doula do? I doul-a lot!!

There are lots of lists out there telling you ALL the things you need to survive postpartum. Let's be honest, it's OVERWHELMING! Not to mention expensive. I'm here to narrow that list to the essentials that you will use even beyond postpartum.

How can you help it to progress to active labor? Prodromal Labor can be caused by a baby that isn't in an optimal position for labor and birth. Try these things:

My clients probably get tired of me asking them "are you hydrated? how much have you had to drink today?"

What can a mom do who is experiencing prodromal labor? As a doula, when my client describes her contractions as not progressing or not getting any more intense, the first things I advise are for her to drink at least 16 oz of an electrolyte drink and to take a long hot shower or bath.

How do you prepare for laboring at home? Part of laboring at home is having places to labor. Labor stations can be prepared ahead of time.

Preparing for birth doesn't have to be overwhelming and complicated when you have this list to keep you focused.