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Birthing From Within: Labyrinths
The Birthing from Within logo is a labyrinth, so you know they are an important! I use labyrinths throughout my Birthing From Within...
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Melissa F. Haley
Oct 204 min read
Birthing From Within: Breathing Techniques
Most birthing classes include breathing techniques so there is a myth that you need to learn the right way to breath through a...
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Melissa F. Haley
Oct 76 min read
What is Birthing From Within?
If you are interested in a childbirth education class, you might find yourself sorting through many different curriculums: Hypnobirthing,...
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Melissa F. Haley
Sep 235 min read
Is Waterbirth Safe? Where Can I Have a Waterbirth in Chicago?
Are you interested in giving birth in a tub or birth pool? Often, in order to use a birthing tub you have to sign a consent form. Many of...
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Melissa F. Haley
Aug 196 min read
Places to Give Birth in Chicago: Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital
Part 3 of my series about places to give birth in and around the Chicago area features Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital. Prentice...
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Erin Loughlin
Aug 53 min read
Why You Should Add a Birth Photographer to Your Care Team!
Have you been considering preserving your birth story through professional birth photography? It's a life event that cannot be...
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Hadley Roberts, Intern
Jul 295 min read
Why You Should Get a Doula (and why that doula should be Mel)
(No, they did not ask me to write this:) After interviewing two doulas and reading over fifty birth stories, personally, I am convinced...
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Hadley Roberts, Intern
Jul 154 min read
Induction Junction, What's Your Function?
Inductions seem to be on the rise as the percentage of inductions has risen by almost 10% from 2007 to 2017(25.5%), with a more recent...
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Hadley Roberts, Intern
Jul 15 min read
Gender Identity and Pronouns in the Hospital During Birth
What is the issue? Feel free to skip this section if you already know Getting medical professionals to respect patients’ pronouns is one...
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Melissa F. Haley
Jun 273 min read
Is Placenta Encapsulation Dangerous?
I've had three families cancel placenta encapsulation this month. It's totally up to you if you want to have placenta pills and I don't...
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Melissa F. Haley
Jun 34 min read
Places to Give Birth in Chicago: Illinois Masonic
Part 2 of my series about places to give birth in and around the Chicago area features Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital. Illinois...
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Melissa F. Haley
May 204 min read
Cord Blood Banking: Is it Worth It?
Chrissy Teigen banks her kids' cord blood, should you? Many families have heard of cord blood banking through targeted ads and influencer...
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Melissa F. Haley
Apr 246 min read
What is in My Birth Doula Bag?
Want a sneak peak into what I bring with me to every birth? This is the bag that sits ready by the door at all times. Ultimately, my...
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Melissa F. Haley
Apr 153 min read
Should You Drink Red Raspberry Leaf Tea? When?
Does red raspberry leaf tea (RRL) work to induce labor? If it can start labor, should you be really careful about when you drink it for...
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Melissa F. Haley
Apr 86 min read
Places to Give Birth In Chicago: Birth Center of Chicago
There are so many places to give birth in Chicago. I'm starting off this series with a review of one of my all time favorites! BCC is...
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Melissa F. Haley
Mar 284 min read
What Does a Doula do at a Home Birth?
Occasionally someone reaches out to me and shares that they are planning to deliver at home in the Chicago area unassisted by any medical...
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Melissa F. Haley
Mar 264 min read
How to Find the Best Doula in Chicago: Interview Questions
You've found some doulas to interview that might be the right fit. You've scheduled some interviews. Now what? Awkward conversations are...
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Melissa F. Haley
Mar 112 min read
Hot Labor Tips for Queer Partners
Maybe you are thinking that you are a fantastic partner and you don't need help. You know that support during labor is crucial for the...
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Melissa F. Haley
Mar 92 min read
What does a doula DO-la?
I mentioned that I was feeling sore after a birth to my father-in-law and he looked confused. "How are you sore?! Aren't you a liaison at...
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Melissa F. Haley
Mar 84 min read
Why are doulas so expensive?
Chicago doulas typically charge anywhere from $1200-2800+ per birth. That can give anyone sticker shock! Over a thousand dollars for a...
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