Some of our clients enjoy sharing their birth stories or photography in order to encourage and inspire others. We try to share these from time to time. Hope you enjoy! “So thankful for Maria’s support during yet another successful VBA2C!” – Chris and Astrid These clients had 2 cesarean deliveries before deciding to pursue a VBA2C for their next pregnancy. …
The Making of a Family – Ft. Worth, TX
Some of our clients enjoy sharing their birth stories or photography in order to encourage and inspire others. We try to share these from time to time. Hope you enjoy! Watch this amazing video by Nhance Photography. This is the story of so many things…loss, sadness, hope, waiting and ultimately it is the story of the making of a family …
Does This Gown Make Me Look Fat?
Ah, the lowly hospital gown. It isn’t much to look at and for moms planning to breastfeed, it isn’t all that practical once the baby arrives. However, donning the gown is often one of the very first rituals of giving birth in a hospital. Most women don’t even think twice about shedding whatever maternity clothes they arrived in and changing …
Best Doula 2015
Congratulations to Maria Pokluda, the founder of Great Expectations Birth, for being voted “Best Doula 2015” in North Texas by readers of DFW Child Magazine. Read about Maria and all the other winners for Best for Moms & Babies at: DFW Child Magazine. This is Maria’s third year in a row to win this award and we love having her …
Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?
Are you planning a VBAC? As a doula, I’ve helped almost 250 couples achieve their goal of a having a VBAC (vaginal birth after a cesarean). From those experiences, I have determined that If you are planning a VBAC, the MOST important thing you can do is have a supportive provider. That does not mean someone who will “let” you …
Surrogacy Birth – Ft. Worth, Texas
Grab your tissues and read this amazing birth story that Great Expectations Doula Maria Pokluda attended. PIctures are by the amazing NHance Photography http://nhancephotography.com/ The full story is here: http://www.surromommalove.blogspot.com/2015/01/eli-birth-story.html
Happy New Year DFW!
Just some silliness, but if you are expecting in 2015…call us! Happy New Year to all.
10 Things to Ask in a Doula Interview
Thinking of hiring a doula? Here are 10 questions you should ask as you choose your doula.
My Doula Bag – What’s in There???
I often get asked what I carry in my doula bag. Here is the answer!