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roles & rewards of high risk doula care
All births won’t be low risk, so just how important is a doula when physiological birth may not be in your birth plan?

Jada Metcalf
Aug 11, 20244 min read


creating a postpartum sanctuary for recovery
3 Pain Points Every New Parent Should Address NOW during pregnancy regarding rest in the postpartum.

Jada Metcalf
Apr 1, 20242 min read


is it braxton hicks or true labor?
One of the most exciting ways to learn and feel what labor will somewhat feel like is Braxton Hicks contractions.

Jada Metcalf
Dec 23, 20232 min read


navigating pregnancy bliss: a prenatal visit with a doula
Prenatal visits are a transformative experience, turning the uncertainties of pregnancy into a journey of empowerment, support, and connecti

Jada Metcalf
Dec 14, 20234 min read


pregnancy & infancy loss awareness
Postpartum doulas can help grieving honeys navigate the loss of a babee.

Jada Metcalf
Oct 4, 20234 min read


antenatal hand expression should be in your birth plan too.
Fuel the next phase of breast milk sooner
Increase your milk supply up to 130% in the fourth trimester by learning now in your pregnancy.

Jada Metcalf
Sep 20, 20232 min read


fda approves blood test to detect preeclampsia
FDA appoves blood test to predict Preeclampsia in pregnant women.

Jada Metcalf
Aug 9, 20233 min read


my milk hasn’t come in yet!
They can’t stop you from doing skin to skin whenever you want. They can guilt you into fearing you’ll drop your babee though.

Jada Metcalf
Jun 18, 20237 min read


breastfeeding isn't hard, society is
Honey, breastfeeding can be the most natural act for a mother to experience but for many families lifestyle circumstances and social...

Jada Metcalf
Jan 14, 20213 min read


planning for postpartum recovery during a pandemic
The manner in which you recover during the your next three to four months after delivering your baby can affect you not only during a global

Jada Metcalf
Dec 16, 20205 min read


breastfed babies need breastfed growth charts
Nothing panics a new mom more than her baby's weight gain. After all, gaining weight means your baby is growing. I’ve counseled many moms...

Jada Metcalf
Nov 8, 20204 min read


National Breastfeeding Month 2020
Today marks the beginning of National Breastfeeding Month. In my favorite month people will be celebrating the amazing benefits of...

Jada Metcalf
Aug 1, 20202 min read


preparing to breastfeed with virtual support
Preparing yourself for your breastfeeding journey virtually.

Jada Metcalf
Apr 9, 20202 min read
breastfeeding: a last resort
Giving breastfeeding a chance to work.

Jada Metcalf
Oct 6, 20192 min read


save your tatas and breastfeed
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and a leading cause of death from cancer among U.S. women. Although we create major...

Jada Metcalf
Oct 1, 20192 min read


Congress passes Fairness For Breastfeeding Mother’s Act
Mother's Rooms are mandatory in public spaces. In January of this year Rep Eleanor Holmes Norton for DC introduced the H.R. 866 bill...

Jada Metcalf
Jul 30, 20191 min read


corporate lactation room design
Many nursing mothers have to return back to work after having a baby. With no adequate paid maternity leave laws in place this leaves...

Jada Metcalf
May 11, 20193 min read


black babies are dying
We focus so much on the benefits of breastfeeding that we don’t talk enough about the RISKS of NOT breastfeeding. #DidYouKnow African...

Jada Metcalf
Mar 2, 20191 min read
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