Tags archives: birthing-plan

What's Daddy's Role in the NICU?

I always thought I would only write about the fun and entertaining parts of pregnancy, and never have to venture into the spaces of pain, and hurt. I want to share this experience[...]

The Importance of Informed Birth Choices

By Mirranda Reinhardt for Pregnancy Awareness Month® It wasn’t until I became a mother that I realized how much power I held in my choices. From birthing to preschool and ev[...]

Birthing Plans for Hospital Births

A clear and simple birthing plan is the most effective way to be sure the desires of both you and your partner are understood. Discuss ahead of time with your medical provider so e[...]

A Turn for the Better

Four years ago, when my wife, Jama, was pregnant with our first daughter, Adeline, we wanted to play music to her belly. Why? Well we weren’t really sure to be honest with you. [...]

Birth Doulas - An Essential Presence in Modern Maternity Care

The role of the birthing doula gained popularity from the studies of Dr. Marshall Klaus and John Kennel, illustrating the benefits of the presence of a doula during the labor proce[...]

7 Ways to Nurture Your Pregnant Self

We believe wholeheartedly that self care is an activity that requires practice. That is one of the reasons why we dedicate an entire week during the month of Pregnancy Awareness Mo[...]

Meet Doula Ana Paula Markel

Pregnancy Awareness Month™ is proud to introduce you to Ana, who has wholeheartedly jumped into her role of being a PAM Advisory Team Member. Thanks Ana!

Doula's Hype or Real?

I've encountered more than a handful of pregnant women in the past 5 days that are pondering the question of to have or not to have a Doula. And a couple of these women are pregnan[...]

Pregnancy Awareness Month Radio with Ricki Lake

Pregnancy Awareness Month co-founders, Anna Getty & Alisa Donner will be live on BlogTalkRadio.com with Ricki Lake this Friday, May 21st at 11am PST. The trio will be discuss Dr. B[...]

Dr. Biter

On Friday May 14th at 1pm there will be a rally at Scripps Hospital in Encinitas, CA. This is to support Dr. Biter who is an OBGYN in San Diego County that is pro-women's choice wi[...]