by annarborbirth | Mar 27, 2020 | Birth, Birth Doula, Breastfeeding, Cesarean Birth, Childbirth Education, Classes, Doula, Labor, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula, Uncategorized
Things are different. But we are still here! As doulas, we provide a primary support system for pregnant, birthing and postpartum families. We are used to being by your side to offer not only physical comfort but emotional balance and comprehensive knowledge to help...
by annarborbirth | Mar 25, 2020 | Birth, Birth Doula, Birth Trauma, Doula, Emotional Wellness, Labor, Postpartum Doula, Postpartum Recovery, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
In the midst of the covid-19 global pandemic, there are more questions on most of our minds than there are answers. Life across the globe is changing day by day, and in some places hour by hour. It’s a lot to keep up with for anyone, and especially for those who...
by annarborbirth | Mar 12, 2020 | Birth, Birth Doula, Childbirth Education, Doula, Emotional Wellness, Family Life, Labor, Partners, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy, Prenatal Yoga
As most individuals are aware, there were recently two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Michigan. At this time, Governor Whitmer has declared a State of Emergency in order to ensure swift and easy access to necessary resources and the World Health...
by annarborbirth | Jul 12, 2018 | Birth, Birth Doula, Childbirth Education, Doula, Family Life, Labor, Postpartum, Postpartum Recovery, Pregnancy
Pregnancy Arts birth classes are now offered by Ann Arbor Birth & Family! Pregnancy Arts, founded by Deb Rhizal, has been a beacon of exceptional support and education for birthing parents in the Ann Arbor area for nearly a decade. Under Deb’s direction,...
by annarborbirth | Jun 8, 2016 | Birth, Birth Trauma, Cesarean Birth, Emotional Wellness, Fear, Labor, Postpartum Recovery
While the birth of a child is a miraculous and joyful event in the life of a family, the process of birth is unpredictable, and doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes parents are traumatized or overwhelmed by the powerful emotions they experience in response...
by annarborbirth | Dec 10, 2015 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Cesarean Birth, Emotional Wellness, Family Life, Fear, Labor, Partners, Postpartum, Postpartum Recovery, Pumping
Dear My Husband, I don’t know how to thank you for what you have done for me these past few months. For helping me feel not so alone, not so stressed, and not so sad. We’ve been through a lot, you and I. Forty-one weeks of pregnancy and then the beautiful,...
