Getting sufficient exercise in pregnancy is helpful in preparing your body for the job of labor, as well as providing the usual benefits of stress relief and prevention of health […]
First Trimester
Is a Doula For You?
What is a doula?
Doulas are professionals trained in providing emotional, physical, and informational support during labor. For couples birthing naturally, doulas work with the husband or partner to provide massage, […]
First Trimester Checklist
Keep (or start!) exercising (See Exercise in the First Trimester fact sheet)
Read up on important nutrition considerations during pregnancy ( See our Nutrition Fact Sheet)
Learn what foods and activities to […]
Ohana Doulas’ Recommended Pregnancy and Birth Books
Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting Books
Books
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin
The Baby Bump, by Carley Roney
The Birth Partner, by Penny Simpkin, P.T.
Expecting Better, by Emily Oster
The Nursing Mother’s […]
Choosing Your OB or Midwife
Choosing the doctor or midwife who will provide your obstetrics care is an important decision that can impact your birth experience to a greater extent than many women realize. About […]
8 Essential Nutrition Elements
This fact sheet provides an overview of 8 of the most important nutrition elements during pregnancy.
Protein and calcium are critical, so we also created a video highlighting how to make […]