No Images? Click here As practically anyone who’s been through it knows, childbirth is no walk in the park. Whether you opt for a medical facility or home birth, or have a C-section or vaginal delivery, it’s pretty brutal on your body. A lot of women turn to doulas, who help coach them through the tiring process. And, as with many things, there are a lot of misconceptions about doulas.HuffPost’s Taylor Pittman set out to debunk some of them, and asked doulas to weigh in about the most common questions they have about their profession (or in some cases, hobby). Their thoughts speak to the constant judgment every. single. decision. women -- especially pregnant women -- make about their bodies. Whether you’ve personally been through childbirth or been in the room during one, it’s an interesting read.Funniest tweet from parents this week Follow Us! If you don’t already follow HuffPost Parents on Instagram, you should! We’re fun, promise! @huffpostparentsFor when your kid is keeping you awake This piece on The Cut -- How To Be A Parent In America -- sums up a lot of feelings many parents are likely having these days. It’s quick, but I encourage you to read it. More stories from the trenches: HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More.A guide to helping you raise the kind of person you'd like to know. Love what you see? Send it to a friend. Did someone forward this email? If so, subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out (In)formation and The Good Life. |
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