pregnancy — Blog — Nichole Joy

The Surprising Benefits of Hiring a Doula

If you are unsure of the benefits of hiring a doula, here’s why a companion who provides continuous physical, and emotional support during labor and birth can be an advantage to you.

Birth, Pregnancy, PostpartumNichole BlackMay 24, 2021pregnancy, pregnancy to do list, doula, doula support, first time mom, birth, birth plan, birth prep, prep for birth, birth class

Vaginal Steaming: What is it and why your body is craving it

Baby, Birth Pros, Lifestyle, PostpartumNichole BlackDecember 11, 2020pregnancy, vaginal steaming, postpartum doula, postpartum healing, new mom, healing after baby, v steaming, self care for moms

The Lie About Your Wedding Day

Pregnancy, Birth Pros, PostpartumNichole BlackOctober 2, 2020doula business, doula, birth doula, pregnancy

42-week Pregnancy Planner for the Mindful Mom-to-be

Baby, Birth, Pregnancy, VBACNichole BlackFebruary 18, 2020pregnancy, pregnancy planner, pregnancy journal, pregnancy to do list, pregnancy checklist, birth class, pediatrician questions

3 Induction Myths - Debunked

10 First Trimester to-dos

Baby, Pregnancy, VBACNichole BlackSeptember 6, 2019first trimester, first trimester fear, first trimester tips, first trimester symptoms, first pregnancy, pregnancy, pregnancy fear, pregnancy support, doula, birth doula, digital doula, pregnancy pillow, due date, due month, pregnancy planner

How Perineal Massage can Reduce Vaginal Tearing

First Trimester Guide for First Time Moms

Pregnancy, BabyNichole BlackMay 28, 2019pregnancy, first trimester, first trimester fear, first trimester symptoms, pregnancy announcement, first pregnancy, morning sickness, first trimester tips

What to Expect in Your First Trimester

Pregnancy, BabyNichole BlackMay 26, 2019pregnancy, first trimester, morning sickness, pregnancy support, first trimester symptoms

Unassisted Home Birth After Cesarean - Video

Baby, Birth, PregnancyNichole BlackMay 25, 2019birth, pregnancy, pregnancy support, labor, labor fear, pregnancy fear, first trimester, first trimester fear, pregnancy community

FIRST TRIMESTER FEARS: 5 JOURNAL PROMPTS TO HELP YOU SHIFT TO A POSITIVE MINDSET

Baby, Birth, PregnancyNichole BlackMay 24, 2019birth, pregnancy, pregnancy support, labor, labor fear, pregnancy fear, first trimester, first trimester fear, pregnancy community

F THE NUMBERS IN BIRTH... SOME OF THEM, ANYWAY

MY UNPLANNED UNASSISTED HOME BIRTH STORY

WHEN TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL IN LABOR

Birth, Pregnancy, VBACNichole BlackJuly 8, 2018pregnancy, birth plan tips, birth plan, birth, childbirth, labor, labor and delivery

HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHEN TO PUSH?

Birth, Pregnancy, VBACNichole BlackJuly 3, 2018pushing positions to prevent vaginal tearing, pregnancy, pregnancy support, pushing in labor, urge to push, when to push in labor, coached pushing, how to know when to push

CAN YOU PREVENT VAGINAL TEARING DURING BIRTH?

Birth, Pregnancy, VBACNichole BlackJune 27, 2018pregnancy, vaginal tearing, minimize vaginal tearing, prevent vaginal tearing, childbirth, birth

WHAT ESSENTIAL OILS CAN YOU USE DURING PREGNANCY & WITH BABIES?

Pregnancy, PostpartumNichole BlackJune 27, 2018pregnancy, essential oils, babies

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