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The Marigold Journal
Evidence-based, compassionate guidance for pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester.
5 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Labor and Birth
Mental preparation for birth is also preparation for parenthood. Here are five ways to build the mental muscles that will carry you through labor, birth, and beyond—from a doula and mama who has given birth twice.
12 min read
The Importance of Laughter in Your Birth
Birth can be sacred and intense — but getting there doesn't require a furrowed brow. Here's why your doula will spend your labor keeping you laughing, and how joy helps break the fear-tension-pain cycle.
3 min read
3 Easy Tips for Being a Helpful Birth Partner
What does it take to be a helpful birth partner? Here are three simple tips—from letting go of the clock to jumping in with comfort measures—that can go a long way.
3 min read
When to Call Your Doula, Your Provider, and Go to the Hospital
Crampy, leaking, or just not sure if this is it? A Marigold doula's guide to when to text us, when to call your provider, and how we help you time the trip to the hospital.
3 min readReady to feel supported?
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