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Merry Christmas from ASC Doula Co!🎄

As we celebrate the miracle of Jesus’ birth, we’re reminded of the sacredness of every new life. We are deeply grateful for the families who invite us into these holy moments. May His peace and presen

Our 2026 calendar is already filling fast! If you’re planning a 2026 birth, now’s the time to connect🤩

It’s never too early to hire doula support for your pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum journeys! If you’re int

Epidurals are the most common form of pain relief in labor, and for many people they’re an incredible tool. Understanding the optimal timing based on your goals can help you make more informed decisions👏🏼

✨ Things to Know: • Epidural =

Happy Thanksgiving from ASC Doula Co!🦃🧡

We are so deeply grateful for every family who trusts us during such a transformative season of life. We pray your day is filled with warmth, joy, and the people you love most🤎
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“Labor starts when my water breaks, right?” Not usually!

Only 8–10% of labors actually begin with your water breaking. So the real question is… when does it break?

As doulas, we’ve seen an increase in AROM (when a pro

Those precip births will bless you at the perfect time - but only when you make it in time😅

⏩Precipitous labor is a rapid delivery that occurs within three hours of the onset of regular contractions. This mama had her baby about 2.5 hours after the

Birth is not linear❕❕

In our last few posts, we walked through the phases of the first stage of labor: early, active + transition. But here’s the truth; no two births look the same. It’s rarely a smooth, steady climb from 0–10 cm.

Transition: the shortest (but often most intense) phase of the first stage of labor.
Your cervix is opening from 8–10 cm and contractions are 2–3 minutes apart, lasting 60–90 seconds. This phase may be quick (just minutes) or last a

Things are picking up!
Active labor is when contractions become longer, stronger, and closer together as your cervix opens from about 6–10 cm.
⏱️ Contractions are usually 3–5 minutes apart, lasting 60–90 seconds. This phase can las

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