Share this post What is a Microbiome? My name is Kim Sabin. I am the owner of Birthing Days. I am a Birth & Postpartum Doula, a Breastfeeding Educator, and a Bereavement Specialist. I am very passionate about helping
Articles by Demetria Clark
Debunking the Doula Myths
Share this post Debunking the Doula Myths As someone who is excited and passionate about the birth world I have heard a lot of things in my day. When I made the decision to pursue my passions right off the
Doula is for Dad, Too!
Share this post Doula is for Dad, Too! Labor and birth aren’t just challenging for Mom, but Dad can and does have his share of negative thoughts alongside the positive ones. Having a labor support person (doula) during labor and
Breastfeeding
Share this post Breastfeeding “Breast is best” is the most popular saying in the BF community. Whether it comes from medical professionals or other commoners breast feeding is the best bet for your baby. Your baby needs skin on skin
Benefits of Chiropractic Care during Pregnancy
Share this post Benefits of Chiropractic Care during Pregnancy There are many self-care rituals a pregnant woman should have, and visiting the chiropractor should be at the top of the list. During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through many changes,
Birth Doula Certification
Share this post Birth Doula Certification When I was pregnant the first time a friend of mine asked if I was considering using a doula during my labor. I had no idea what a doula was. She explained a doula
Writing a Plan for the Third Stage
Share this post Writing a Plan for the Third Stage Childbirth involves three stages, the first is the onset of labor and lasts until the cervix is fully dilated to ten centimeters, the second stage involves the baby moving through
Increasing Milk Supply with Herbs
Share this postHerbally Yours Naturally fortifying and increasing milk supply. by: Demetria Clark Increasing milk supply is a huge topic for breastfeeding parents. For most, this isn’t a true issue, but if you are experiencing this, these recipes may help.
Inducing Labor
Share this post Inducing Labor Whether due to concerns about medical professionals wanting to push induction, or due to the feeling of being “done” as pregnancy becomes increasingly uncomfortable, or due to just being ready to meet their new
Postpartum Care in African American Women
Share this post Postpartum Care in African American Women I am writing an article about postpartum doula in the black community. I am passionate about women of color and the high infant mortality rate that faces black women in pregnancy