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The Ultimate Nesting Project!

Preparing for the arrival of your newest addition can bring big emotions and an intense desire to perfect the space in which you live. So, how can you best move through these projects with less stress and a positive outcome?

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What Do I Need for a Diapering Station?

Setting up a diapering station is absolutely essential to a smooth transition into parenthood. It’s even more vital for those with multi level homes to have more than one.

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Covid, Cold, Flu, and Achoo!

It’s that time of year again-cold and flu season. We know keeping yourself and your newborn healthy is of great importance! The following are some pointers to keep those “achoo’s” at bay.

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Can I Have a Doula During Covid?

Covid during pregnancy has come with a lot of unknowns, especially in the realm of who you are permitted to bring along with you to your birth. This list will be helpful in knowing whether or not your hospital allows doulas during Covid.

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So You Wanna Be a Doula?

If you missed our video call, this is the information you missed! Tune in and feel free to ask any questions you may have!

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Am I Late to the Game?

We often get last minute calls from people desiring doula services so it’s never a surprise and we are happy to help. We’ve even been hired during early labor!

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Your Birth Your Way: Doulas Who Support

As I attended my first training to become a doula, I was taught that not only was I supposed to support people in childbirth, but that I was also responsible for defending their birth plans and to advocate for their wishes.

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So You Wanna Be a Doula?

Have you always thought about becoming a doula, but just haven’t known where to begin? Have you worried about the pay, the hours, or how to even get started?

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Night Nanny in Kentucky

Here are our responses to them in support of parents everywhere who are choosing to be well rested over being sleep deprived.

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Like a Wedding Planner, but for a Baby?

On average, a wedding costs $35,000+ for a one day event that you'll remember for the rest of your life, but what happens to all of the other incredible events that come later?

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Finding a Night Nanny in Lexington, Kentucky You Can Trust

You've loved your baby throughout pregnancy, whether you've carried this little one yourself or have welcomed them into your heart and home after their birth. No matter how your family starts, The Birth Haven is Kentucky's source for trusted postpartum doulas and night nanny's.

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Pregnant in Kentucky? MaterniTEA & Meet the Doulas!

Once the pregnancy has been announced, many expectant couples has a flood of questions as they prepare for the birth of their baby. Can I exercise while pregnant? Do we go with a Doctor or a Midwife? What kind of Childbirth classes are available?

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Whats the Hype About Postpartum Doulas

Every day there are 10,829 babies born in the United States.

With only 12 percent of Americans having paid maternity leave, it's creating tons of extra stress on new parents in our communities during their first few weeks postpartum.

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Postpartum Recovery Essentials You Didn't Know You Needed

There may be a learning curve as you acclimate to your new role as a mom, but there's still a long road to recovery ahead. As you settle in at home, it makes a huge difference to gather the support and resources that nourish a swift recovery.

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Introducing Your Kids to their New Sibling

As your children grow, introducing a new baby to the mix can certainly come with it's fair share of challenges to navigate. If you're expecting another baby and you're worried about how you'll acclimate their siblings into life with a newborn, don't worry, you aren't alone.

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Modern Day Scrooge E-mails Wrong Person...

I never thought I'd find myself the recipient of an e-mail full of vitriol and nastiness, but this morning I awoke to just that. Truly, I had to read it a few times, before I posted it on my private Facebook page to garner help from friends to solve the mystery.

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The Scoop on Diastasis Recti

There's a lot of buzz in the birth world around Diastasis Recti, but lots of new and expectant mothers still don't know what it's all about. Some women even go years without realizing that this is an un-diagnosed issue from a previous pregnancy.

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