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nurses, Tamara, partner and mom holding baby

Birth partners are important in helping labor go smoothly as they can provide both emotional and physical support.   While everyone that probably comes to your house or meets up with you from the time they find out Mama is pregnant until months after the new baby arrives only wants to know how Mama and baby are doing - your role is important. 

Jordan & Zach Panzeca with dog

Meet Jordan, she is one half of the awesome couple that make up Panzeca & Co. I met Jordan through Facebook last year and we instantly clicked! Jordan is always on the go with her photography company she runs with her husband Zach and an amzing birth photographer too!

I've been asked by many families if you only have a doula for the first birth. The answer is No. There are so many reasons you can have a birth doula regardless of which pregnancy this might be for you.

Megan Nowland

Over the next few months, I will be taking some time to introduce you to some incredible women that I partner and work with.  I am typically one part of a great team of women supporting families. First up, I wanted to introduce you to Meghan Nowland, owner and founder of the Cincinnati Birth Center.

Expertise Best Doulas in Cincinnati 2020 badge

I am so honored to have been chosen as one of the top doulas in the Cincinnati and Dayton area for 2020 by Expertise.com!

Baby wearing Stork Helpers shirt

When we were expecting Rose we hired one of the most expensive but most experienced doulas because we really wanted a VBAC. As everyone knows Rose had other plans and ended up having to be a repeat C-section. 

Ciera was a warrior through her pregnancy and chidbirth and is such an amazing mom to her beautiful little girl.  If you have a moment, please watch Ciera's real and raw video about pregnancy and childbirth and all that comes with it - ups, downs and everything in between. 

Woman laying in hospital bed

Labor is made of up of 4 stages.  Follow this guide so you can now what to expect.

Your body may let you know that labor is coming in a couple different ways.  You may experience some of these signs or not all, and in any order. Pay attention to the cues your body is giving you and be aware of the

Tamara holding baby

Tamara was a wonderful doula! We had the pleasure of having her support us throughout the pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. During the pregnancy, she helped us build our birthing plan, research treatments for my diagnosis of gestational diabetes, and prepare and transition into a family of 5.

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