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Kristi Ramey
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Questions To Ask A New OB/GYN
Picking a new doctor can be a complicated task for people, but it can be especially daunting when you're searching for an OB/GYN. All...
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heydi.marshall
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Shopping Made Easier
One of our lovely doulas-who is also a mother-shares her thoughts about clothes shopping for a family. I’m going to be honest and upfront...
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Kristi Ramey
Jun 26, 20234 min read
"G" is for "Guess Date"
Well, it's been a second since our last ABC post, but we finally made it to "G", and this is a very relevant topic for our pregnant...
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Kristi Ramey
Jun 19, 20233 min read
When Our Clients Hurt
Trauma is hard to experience. It is also hard to watch. While doulas always attempt to keep a professional level of interaction, there...
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Kristi Ramey
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Can I still benefit from a doula if I have a c-section?
"DOULA: A person whose primary focus is to the meet the emotional and physical needs of a laboring or newly postpartum mother. She...
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Kristi Ramey
May 21, 20232 min read
"H" is for Human Milk!
This shouldn't be controversial to say, but here we are: human breastmilk is the optimal way of feeding an infant. It is the most...
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May 17, 20232 min read
"Unless I'm At A Birth"
Oh, the "on call" life. It's not exactly as glamorous as the tv shows make it look. Sometimes I miss my kids' birthday parties, a movie...
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Kristi Ramey
May 8, 20232 min read
In a Pinch
What happens when your spouse/partner is in labor, and you didn't take a childbirth ed class? (By the way, we always recommend taking a...
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Kristi Ramey
May 7, 20231 min read
Free Support Groups
Did you know that every month, Richmond Birth and Baby offers FREE support groups to the Richmond community? We have two separate groups:...
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Kristi Ramey
May 2, 20232 min read
Will It Still Help?
Let's say that you are planning to pump, either part time or exclusively. Would it still be helpful to learn about breastfeeding and get...
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Kristi Ramey
May 1, 20232 min read
Power Pumping
If you've been a breastfeeding or pumping mom for any amount of time, you've probably heard of "power pumping". But what exactly does it...
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Kristi Ramey
Apr 27, 20232 min read
"F" is for "Fontanel"
In this installment of our "ABC" series, we discuss a normal newborn feature...the fontanel (or fontanelle)! These are commonly referred...
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Kristi Ramey
Apr 8, 20231 min read
Carseat Safety Checks In Henrico
Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting a carseat safety check! Event location: 2007 Timberlake Ave, Henrico, VA 23228 Event Time:...
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Mar 23, 20233 min read
Brand New and Not How I Imagined
When I first started my pregnancy, I thought it would all be super easy. I figured I'd give birth without drugs, feed my baby with ease,...
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Kristi Ramey
Mar 10, 20233 min read
"E" is for Encapsulation
This installment in our "ABC" series is all about (placenta) encapsulation! Missed the last few? Start here: https://www.richmondbirthand...
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Kristi Ramey
Mar 2, 20233 min read
Celebrating National IBCLC Day!
People might be surprised to learn this, but I (Kristi Ramey) did not nurse my first two kiddos. Well, I did, but only for a few weeks,...
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Kristi Ramey
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Hydration is Key!
You can have the most perfect breastfeeding technique in the world, but if you're not nourishing yourself properly, then your body simply...
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Kristi Ramey
Feb 24, 20233 min read
"D" is for Doula
Sorry, we couldn't resist. This is, after all, what we do! Fun fact: Richmond Birth and Baby was originally just Kristi Ramey, Birth...
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Kristi Ramey
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Oh Crap (...am I going to poop during labor?)
Honestly, this one of the most common questions we get from our clients. As the third installment in our "ABC" series, we hope you enjoy...
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heydi.marshall
Feb 18, 20232 min read
Doula Diaries: A Good Health Advocate
RB&B team member Heydi, shares some of her thoughts on the role and value of a doula. This is what she had to say! "Advocate" is a strong...
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