7 Tips to Have a Positive Birth Experience
So often we are focused on being prepared for any negative things that might happen, and it can also be freeing to allow ourselves to ask...
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Madison Kannapel
- Dec 5, 2021
- 5 min
How to Get to the Hospital in Labor - in Madrid!
options for transportation to the hospital the day you are in labor or heading to the hospital
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Madison Kannapel
- Sep 12, 2021
- 4 min
5 Postpartum Physical Care Items for Vaginal Birth
Postpartum doula shared 5 physical care items - vaginal birth in Madrid
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Madison Kannapel
- Aug 22, 2021
- 5 min
What is a Gentle Cesarean and Can I Have One in Madrid?
The concept of a gentle cesarean is to create calm, peaceful vibes and implement protocols that are respectful to both baby and mother.
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Madison Kannapel
- Jul 25, 2021
- 5 min
Early Pregnancy Nausea (and Finding Relief in Spain!)
Early pregnancy nausea is usually only experienced during the first trimester. It often starts rearing its pesky head around week 5 or 6 and
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Madison Kannapel
- Jun 6, 2021
- 3 min
Intentional Matrescence
Intentional matrescence...this is something that's been weighing on my mind and it's a phrase I came up with. Recently, I read a comment...
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Madison Kannapel
- May 27, 2021
- 3 min
Rosanna's Birth Experience at Hospital Gregorio Marañon
Rosanna is originally from the Philippines and gave birth in Madrid in 2020. She chose Gregorio Marañon because it was the closest public...
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Madison Kannapel
- Apr 18, 2021
- 4 min
Frequently Asked Questions About Doulas
Do doulas only support unmedicated, vaginal birth? No. Doulas support all kinds of births for all birthing people. A doula's role is to...
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Madison Kannapel
- Mar 21, 2021
- 3 min
Spilling the Tea on Tea & Pregnancy
Tea can always be a wonderful way to relax and hydrate. During pregnancy that's no different. In fact, tea can be the perfect solution...
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Madison Kannapel
- Feb 21, 2021
- 7 min
Alina's Testimony
Do you need a doula? Yes. Not because you’re not going to be great at dealing with things on your own, not because you’re incapable or not s
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Madison Kannapel
- Feb 14, 2021
- 2 min
Benefits of Dates in Pregnancy
No, I'm not talking about the romantic dates, though I'm a big fan of those too! I'm talking the sweet, wrinkly fruit dates.
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Madison Kannapel
- Jan 31, 2021
- 7 min
What Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag?
Deciding what to pack in the hospital bag for labor and the hospital stay can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure what's...
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Madison K
- Jan 28, 2021
- 3 min
Postpartum Doula - What's That?
Many people have never heard the term doula before when referring to birth companions, let alone a postpartum doula. What is a doula...
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Madison Kannapel
- Jan 13, 2021
- 3 min
Spanish Ham and Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy
One of the foods women miss most during pregnancy is Spanish ham (jamón serrano or ibérico). What are the risks? Can you eat it?
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