Motherhood

What is a Doula?

By Flourish Community Care | August 3, 2025
TL;DR What is a doula? A doula is a trained, non-medical professional who offers continuous physical, emotional, and informational support...
Birth Preparation / Doula / Infant Feeding / Medicaid / Motherhood / Newborn Care / Parenthood / Postpartum / Pregnancy / Prenatal Fitness

The 9 Week Ultrasound Guide

By Flourish Community Care | August 3, 2025
9 Week Ultrasound — Complete Guide for Expectant Parents and Clinicians TL;DR: A 9 week ultrasound (usually transvaginal) confirms your...
Birth Plans / Motherhood / Pregnancy

What Is a Doula? From New Parents to Job Seekers, Here’s Your 2025 Guide

By Flourish Community Care | July 2, 2025
Reviewers: Ina May Gaskin (midwifery pioneer), Dr. Neel Shah (OB-GYN researcher), Diana Andrews (Senior Doula, Flourish Care) “A doula is...
Doula / Motherhood / Newborn Care / Postpartum / Pregnancy
Postpartum Doula

What is a Doula and How Do They Help?

By Flourish Community Care | March 14, 2025
What is a Doula? If you’ve been hearing the word “doula” popping up in conversations or scrolling through your socials...
Birth Preparation / Doula / Infant Feeding / Motherhood / Newborn Care
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12 Monthly Milestones for Mamma

By Melissa Bowley | August 12, 2021
Ever seen those little decal stickers and chalk boards that have monthly milestones for your baby? Personality traits. First food....
General / Motherhood / Provider Spotlight / Wellness
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But. We survived.

By Melissa Bowley | July 27, 2020
The biggest challenge I faced when entering motherhood was the physical recovery after giving birth, and mentally accepting that struggle. To put it plainly,...
Motherhood
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The Mysterious Gift of Loss

By Melissa Bowley | April 20, 2020
When I became a mother, a part of me died. This sounds dramatic, but it is true. I found myself experiencing...
Motherhood