Birth Work Blog Posts

Doula’s Guide to Childbirth Education

Posted on: January 20, 2025 | birth, Birth Work, Body, classes, education, Famillies, Information

Taking a childbirth education class is an important, yet often looked over step in “preparing for baby” checklists. Whether one is expecting to welcome their first child, or looking to do birth a little different with their 4th, 6th, 10th child, an extensive class in childbirth education will equip parents with tools that can help educate and empower one in their birthing experience. Let’s discuss what to look for in . . .

Small Business Appreciation

Posted on: December 2, 2024 | Birth Work, Business, Community, Friendship, Information, Las Vegas, VFD Team

You know that special “off-the-wall” eatery that you just love as your own little utopia? Or that salon that has the best conversation, cozy environment, and stylists that knock your socks off? What about the support you received during your labor and postpartum that you feel that you could have been lost without? Have you sang their praises to your friends yet? Did you rush over to their Yelp or . . .

Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed!

Posted on: November 4, 2024 | Activity, Birth Work, Business, Community, Doulas, Famillies, Friendship, Postpartum Doulas, Relationships

Vegas Family Doulas is THANKFUL… When it comes to service-based businesses, the company you keep is EVERYTHING! As a woman-owned, minority-owned, service-based small business owner, the reputation of my business is a big driving force for it’s success. When building an inclusive, dedicated, professional team, I strive to make certain Vegas Family Doulas meets (and crushes) that mark. As part of the Vegas Family Doulas team, our doulas are trained . . .

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Birth to Postpartum, from Dad’s Point of View

Posted on: June 18, 2024 | Babies, Birth Work, Children, Famillies, Fatherhood, Parenting, Relationships

Dads, we love ‘em. From the birthing space to the months between July and May, very little is publicly whispered about fathers after Father’s Day. It’s no surprise that far less is mentioned about fathers of newborns. The spotlight of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum so brightly shines on Mom; and often we fail to realize, Dads have their own labor and postpartum experiences too. Experiences we rarely ask them about. . . .

Overnight Newborn Support

Posted on: April 2, 2024 | Babies, Birth Work, Business, Doulas, education, Famillies, Fatherhood, Feeding, Information, Motherhood, Parenting, Postpartum Doulas, Relationships, Safety, sleep

Newborn support is not new to the Vegas Family Doulas Team. We’ve supported families throughout their first years of postpartum for over 10 years. We’ve listened to new parents. We’ve attuned to their newborns. We’ve supported through the dark times and the happy times. We’ve reached out, checked-in, and reassured many many times. As professional doulas, it’s part of what we do. Support during the postpartum realm should be spent . . .

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