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Use Your Labor B.R.A.I.N.

Carie McDonough birth team, education June 24, 2016birth, birth team, doula support, Education, Greenville, hospital, labor, OB, partner, pregnancy, Spartanburg, support, unbiased 0 Comment
Use Your Labor B.R.A.I.N.

If you have ever given birth, you know that it is unpredictable and birth plans can change. And if you haven’t, well, this blog is for you. We often say that no two pregnancies are the same and no twoRead more

What’s An Unbiased Doula?

Carie McDonough birth team, Support June 17, 2016babies, birth, birth team, doula, doula support, Education, epidural, Greenville, hospital, labor, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, support, unbiased 0 Comment
What’s An Unbiased Doula?

If you’ve read much on our website you may have noticed the word unbiased numerous times. We pride ourselves on our passionate, professional, and unbiased support. We believe that as your doula, we have been invited into your sacred space,Read more

So, You’re a Midwife, Right?

Carie McDonough birth team, education May 27, 2016May 27, 2016babies, birth, birth team, doula, labor, midwife, OB, pregnancy, research, support 0 Comment
So, You’re a Midwife, Right?

“You’re a “do-la?” “Yeah! I support families through pregnancy, birth, and after their baby is born. It’s my dream job.” “Ohhhh, so you’re like a midwife, right?” Ask any doula; this is the most common question we get; we don’tRead more

Different Kind of Doulas

Carie McDonough birth team March 30, 2016April 5, 2016birth team, doula, doula support, Greenville, labor, postpartum, pregnancy, Spartanburg, support, unbiased 2 Comments
Different Kind of Doulas

There are lots of great doulas in the Greenville/Spartanburg area. BUT, there is only one Foothills Family Doulas. We like to think that we are a unique group of doulas. We are different from the rest. And here’s why… Partnership Model:Read more

Get an Epidural, Hire a Doula

Carie McDonough birth team, education, epidural March 16, 2016April 13, 2016birth team, doula, epidural, hospital, labor, pregnancy, support 0 Comment
Get an Epidural, Hire a Doula

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “I’m getting an epidural, I don’t need a doula” or “I’m not into that natural stuff, so I don’t think I want a doula.” We’re here to tell you that DOULASRead more

All My Bags are Packed and I’m Ready to Go

Carie McDonough birth team, education, pregnancy March 11, 2016April 13, 2016birth bag, birth team, doula, doula support, hospital, labor, pregnancy 0 Comment
All My Bags are Packed and I’m Ready to Go

Earlier this week, Carie showed us what was in her doula bag. We thought it would be a great idea to talk about what you might like to bring in your bag on the big day. While Carie does haveRead more

Who’s On Your Team-Part 2

Carie McDonough birth team, doula life March 7, 2016April 13, 2016birth, birth team, doula, football, labor, OB, pregnancy, support 0 Comment
Who’s On Your Team-Part 2

Last week I walked you through some guided imagery that directly correlated to who is on your “birth team.” If you have not read this previous post, check it out here. Now, before we get started, I would like toRead more

Who’s On Your Team?

Carie McDonough birth team, education March 4, 2016April 13, 2016birth, birth team, doula, football, labor, OB, pregnancy, support 0 Comment
Who’s On Your Team?

Imagine you are the Wide Receiver for a professional football team. You are on the line of scrimmage; your heart is calm, beating slowly and rhythmically, in anticipation for the play that is about to unfold. Endorphins gently roll throughRead more

Help! My doula doesn’t have a baby!

Carie McDonough birth team, doula life January 26, 2016April 13, 2016babies, childless, doula, India, labor, support, travel, truth 6 Comments
Help! My doula doesn’t have a baby!

Here I am, 30 years old, unmarried and childless. And guess what, the state of my uterus makes me no less of a doula than someone who has given birth to 6 children. Now, I didn’t always feel this way.Read more

Can My Partner Be My Doula?

Katelyn birth team, Uncategorized January 13, 2016April 13, 2016birth, doula, labor, partner, postpartum, pregnancy, support 0 Comment
Can My Partner Be My  Doula?

Ah, the relationship between mother and partner.  Nobody knows you like your soul-mate.  When you’re pregnant and picturing your birth, who do you see right beside you, holding you tight?  For many, it’s your wonderful life partner.  They got youRead more

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Recent Blogs

  • 5 Myths About Placenta Encapsulation
  • Birth Announcement: It’s Yours, Not Mine
  • A Doula’s Guide to Poison Ivy
  • You’re Not My Mama
  • Womb for Rent
  • Postpartum Recovery: Reasons to See a Women’s Health Physical Therapist
  • A Hope for Change
  • Sunscreen Wars
  • Use Your Labor B.R.A.I.N.
  • What’s An Unbiased Doula?

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GREENVILLE - SPARTANBURG - ANDERSON - PICKENS - GREENWOOD - LAURENS - OCONEE - AND BEYOND!

Foothills Family Doulas are proud to be a company that value and serve all clients, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, abilities, and political affiliation.

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HOSPITAL – BIRTH CENTER – HOME BIRTH – UNMEDICATED BIRTH – VAGINAL BIRTH ASSISTED BY MEDICATION – VBAC – INDUCTION – HYPNOBIRTHING – PLANNED CESAREAN – MULTIPLES – ADOPTION SUPPORT –BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

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