Andrea RichardsonOct 6, 20222 min readHow To Avoid Tearing During Labor Most folx tear (or have perineal lacerations) during labor when the head comes down the vaginal canal & it is too large for the vagina to...
Andrea RichardsonApr 19, 20221 min readMovement during LaborRepost from @doulakeesha • “A peanut ball can help open your pelvis and speed up your labor. It’s especially helpful if you can't get out...
Andrea RichardsonOct 27, 20211 min readRoutine Episiotomies 🚩 🚩 🚩 🚩“Your Dr. performs routine episiotomies.” 🚩 🚩 🚩 🚩 They aren’t recommended. Statistics show that episiotomies increase the risk of a...
Andrea RichardsonOct 26, 20211 min readHere’s What Doulas Do…Repost from @guiding_lyte • “If you’re looking for an amazing read, check out this article from The @bostonglobe If you’re curious to...
Andrea RichardsonJul 13, 20211 min readThe power of a birth planThe power of a birth plan isn't the actual plan, it's the process of becoming educated about all of your options. Knowing the benefits,...