Meet The Doulas

Interested in hiring a birth or postpartum doula? Join us for a panel discussion on how a doula can help you have a positive birth experience and ease your transition into life with your new baby. Afterward, we will open the floor to questions, followed by a meet-and-greet. Free, light refreshments provided.

Fall in Love with a Doula

Join Richmond Doulas on February 12th 6:30 pm at Taza Coffee and Cream for a unique Richmond Doulas speed dating event. Meet and interview Richmond area Doulas and find out how they can empower you during birth.

Delivering Hope: Food Drive for Expectant Mothers and Babies

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UPDATE: Receive 20% off your full price purchase at Hip to be Round when you bring 2 or more items for the donation box  November 7 – 10, 2013!!   Have an extra pack of size 2 diapers and baby needs a size 3? Or did you get a bulk pack of baby food only […]

Meet The Doulas

Interested in hiring a birth or postpartum doula? Come to a Meet the Doulas, a panel discussion on how a doula can help you have a positive birth experience and ease your transition home. Afterward, we will open the floor for questions, followed by a meet-and-greet. Thursday, November 14th 6 PM Ellwood Thompson’s Community Room […]

The Birth Plan: 5 Steps to a Better Informed Birth Experience

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“My doctor told me to keep my birth plan short and to the point, how do I fit in everything I want to include? I don’t want to be too demanding.” “You can’t really PLAN labor, won’t my care provider tell me what I need to know?” “A friend of mine brought a bunch of […]

Nursing a Newborn with a Toddler Underfoot: Creating a Peaceful Environment

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When my second little boy was born, my wild and spirited toddler added a whole new dimension to the already great responsibility of breastfeeding a newborn. I was surprised by how difficult it was to create personal space to nurse, free from curious hands and exuberant limbs. I often felt frustrated and disappointed, craving peace […]

Meet the Doulas Night at Franklin Goose

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Ever heard someone mention their doula and wondered they were talking about? Well, here’s your chance to learn!  Wednesday, July 20th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Franklin Goose is hosting “Meet the Doula Night”. Richmond-area doulas (also known as birth assistants) will be there to answer your questions about who they are, what they do, […]