by DONVA | Oct 11, 2017 | Labor & Delivery, Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant in Loudoun County, you’ve likely heard of Loudoun Community Midwives. Their practice, which includes five delivering certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), has been serving the community for over a decade. Notorious for their intimate care...
by DONVA | Jun 9, 2017 | Labor & Delivery
Here at Doulas of Northern Virginia, we provide judgment-free support for every parent’s right to choose the kind of birth experience they want. Whether you choose to deliver at home or in a hospital, with or without pain medication, we are here to help. These quick...
by DONVA | May 8, 2017 | Postpartum
No one would ever wish for their baby to require a NICU stay, but many parents we talked to were able to find hope and encouragement through their NICU journey. During emotionally difficult times, it’s important to acknowledge negative feelings like anger or...
by DONVA | May 1, 2017 | Postpartum
In our last post, we talked about the roller coaster of the NICU and coping, specifically, with anger. The NICU can feel like the worst place on earth and the best place on earth. You can rocket between fear, guilt, and anger in minutes. Your emotions can feel so...
by DONVA | Apr 17, 2017 | Postpartum
Welcome back to our Life as a NICU Parent series. When you become a parent to a NICU baby, you become part of an exclusive club no one wants to join. While every birth and baby are different, it’s possible to find some comfort in sharing your experiences with others...
