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What Does a Doula do at a Home Birth?
Occasionally someone reaches out to me and shares that they are planning to deliver at home in the Chicago area unassisted by any medical...
Melissa F. Haley
Mar 28, 20244 min read


How to Find the Best Doula in Chicago: Interview Questions
You've found some doulas to interview that might be the right fit. You've scheduled some interviews. Now what? Awkward conversations are...
Melissa F. Haley
Mar 26, 20244 min read


How Will My Relationship Change in Postpartum?
Internet forums for new moms have a lot of resentment directed at husbands. Is this true for every relationship, even LGBTQ+...
Melissa F. Haley
Mar 25, 20243 min read


How to Find the Best Doula in Chicago: Agency v. Independent
Finding the right doula for you is so important. The key is that the right doula for you might not be the right doula for someone else....
Melissa F. Haley
Mar 24, 20243 min read


LGBTQ+ Second Parent Adoption in Illinois: Resources to Get Started
Before getting into it, let me just say you are NOT a "second" parent and I think the necessity of second parent, co-parent, or...
Melissa F. Haley
Mar 18, 20247 min read


Does Belly Oil for Pregnancy Stretch Marks Work? A Recipe & Ritual
Many pregnant people grapple with their bodies changing during pregnancy. For queer pregnant people, feelings of body dysphoria can...
Melissa F. Haley
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Hot Labor Tips for Queer Partners
Maybe you are thinking that you are a fantastic partner and you don't need help. You know that support during labor is crucial for the...
Melissa F. Haley
Mar 11, 20242 min read


What does a doula DO-la?
I mentioned that I was feeling sore after a birth to my father-in-law and he looked confused. "How are you sore?! Aren't you a liaison at...
Melissa F. Haley
Mar 9, 20246 min read


Why are doulas so expensive?
Chicago doulas typically charge anywhere from $1200-2800+ per birth. That can give anyone sticker shock! Over a thousand dollars for a...
Melissa F. Haley
Mar 8, 20244 min read
Don't get it twisted babes, none of the info on this blog is medical advice.
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