The Gracious Doula Blog


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Have you heard of the 5-5-5 rule for postpartum? Rest is an extremely important part of the postpartum period. When a mom lacks proper rest, she is at higher risk for postpartum complications. Your body heals the best when it has rest, nourishment, hydration, and less stress. The first 5 days are spent in the...

1- The hands and knees position : The all fours position calls for you to get down onto your hands and knees, either in bed or on a floor mat. “The hands and knees position is a great one, since it helps open the pelvis,” Pros: -Takes pressure off the spine, easing back pain. -May...

To tell the truth, I do not know what to expect sometimes, but if I think what exactly to expect I will say this, I expect easy labor and a quick, no pain. When I arrive at the hospital all I want a relaxing time where I can concentrate on my job. I don’t want...

An ultrasound scan is the only sure whether you have twins, triplets, or quads. Women with twin pregnancies are more likely to have pregnancy health problems and complications, so more check-ups are recommended. Specialist antenatal care and hospital birth are usually recommended for twin pregnancies. In the past four decades, the number of twins born...