Making the Case for a Doula

This is a great piece for anyone wondering if they need a doula. "Making the Case for a Doula"

Can a Change in Pediatric Office Policy Begin to Change the Culture of Infant Feeding?

Can a Change in Pediatric Office Policy Begin to Change the Culture of Infant Feeding?

This is a really interesting piece from an IBCLC on a study that I found pretty intriguing.

Stretching to Avoid Tearing

The headline is an attention grabber, but the content sends you in the right direction!

"How to make your vag stretch so you won't tear during natural childbirth"

Our AMAZING friend Ann at Cloud Nine Birth Services posted this Easter Egg she painted tonight. Interested in more birth art or need a doula in the Minneapolis area? Check out her website!

Michigan study addresses breastfeeding and low-income mothers

A New study out of Michigan State University says less than 2 percent of low-income mothers met their breastfeeding goals- a drastic decline compared with a more affluent population - and a lack of support and available resources appears to play a key role. The low-income mothers reported the obstacles they encountered when breastfeeding led them to stop sooner than they planned. Compared with the more affluent mothers, they appeared to have fewer resources that would help them navigate obstacles successfully. "In the past, the solution often was just to provide free formula to low-income mothers eligible for aid," a researcher was quoted. "Now there has been much more of a focus on providing information about breastfeeding to new mothers, rather than formula being the first option."


Dr. Sears' page on breastfeeding

March Childbirth Class Schedule

The Cyber Doulas (Crysta, Karli, and Kim) are very excited to announce a full weekend of childbirth education and parenting classes in Williston this March. We hope you will join us!

Friday, March 23
Meet the Doulas Open House 6-9 pm
Find out what doulas are, how they can help you in pregnancy and childbirth, and ask all your questions about support, etc.

Saturday, March 24

Baby Signs, 10 am-12 pm

Join us to learn basic skills for teaching your little one sign language. Babies and toddlers are welcome, feel free to come no matter what stage you are at! 

Saturday, March 24 and Sunday March 25
Childbirth Education "Express Class", 1-5 pm both days
This is a full childbirth education class similar to a Lamaze class (the program we teach is called ICEA -- International Childbirth Education Association). It is a more naturally-focused version of the classes you find at the hospital, but we do touch on hospital procedures, drug options, etc.

Saturday, March 24
First Trimester Class, 6-9 pm
Pregnancy Nutrition, Exercise, Options, Etc. will be covered -- you don't have to be in the first trimester, but it is a great class to take when you are just figuring out this whole pregnancy thing and full of questions!

Sunday, March 25
Comfort Measures Class, 6-9 pm
This is a very abbreviated childbirth education class meant to help couples familiar with all the ways to make mom comfortable in labor. It can be taken over and over throughout your pregnancy, or just once later in pregnancy as a little "refresher" or "crash course"! 

All classes will be held at Williston State College. Contact info@cyberdoulas.com for more information, or call Karli at 770-8492.