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What You Need to Know: Evidence Based Holistic Solutions Trying to Conceive While Dealing with Chronic Migraines Chronic migraine can be a debilitating condition characterized by severe headaches, nausea, and increased sensitivity to light and sound. Fertile Optimism knows firsthand that it can be especially difficult for women who are struggling to conceive to cope […]

The Challenges of Trying to Conceive While Dealing with Chronic Migraines

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Holistic Framework for a Positive Birth Experience The 4Ps of labor—Passenger, Passageway, Powers, and Psyche — are essential elements that influence the progress and outcome of labor and birth. These components work together in a dynamic process, and each plays an important role in supporting a safe and effective labor experience. The Passenger refers to […]

The 4 Ps of Labor: A Fictional Case Study

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STRATEGIES TO SUCCESSFULLY WORK FROM HOME Implementing successful work-from-home strategies specific to women can provide the flexibility needed to balance work, family and personal needs. This is particularly beneficial for women with children who are homeschooled, whether by choice or circumstance. Achieving this balance requires clear boundaries and good organizational skills. So how can you […]

Successful Work From Home Strategies for Women

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Doulas play an important role in providing emotional, physical, and informational support to families during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. While the work is incredibly rewarding, running a doula business comes with its own set of business challenges. These doula challenges can vary, but whether you’re just starting out or have been practicing for years, addressing […]

Business Challenges for Doulas: The 10 Biggest Concerns

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We understand the unique challenges women in midlife face in balancing entrepreneurship with existing commitments such as family and other responsibilities. Our insights are based not only on theoretical considerations but also on first-hand experience of managing the complicated phases of fertility, hormonal wellness, the demands of secular work, and running your own business. All […]

Midlife Women Entrepreneurs: Starting Their Second Act

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Common Items For Your “Doula Go Bag” A doula should have a well-stocked bag with all the necessary items to provide comfort and support to expectant mothers. Items designed to help the mother relax and feel comfortable are essential components of a doula bag, items like essential oils, massagers, and soothing music. These items can […]

What to Pack In Your Doula Bag

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Social Media MeWe for Your Doula Business Social media platforms offer doulas invaluable opportunities to connect with expectant parents, build a community and promote their services. MeWe, a privacy-focused social networking platform, offers doulas a unique space to authentically connect with clients and cultivate meaningful relationships. In this article, we share effective marketing strategies on […]

Elevating Your Doula Business-Effective Marketing Strategies on MeWe

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Given today’s connected digital landscape, social media platforms play a critical role in doula marketing on social media, helping your doula and reproductive wellness business engage with clients, promote services, and build community. For a doula and reproductive wellness business, effective use of these platforms can significantly enhance reach, education, and client engagement. In this […]

How Social Media Platforms Bring Benefit to Your Doula and Reproductive Wellness Business

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WHAT ARE UTERINE FIBROIDS? Uterine fibroids those undesirable, non-cancerous growths that develop in the muscle tissue of the uterus. These enemies of the female reproductive system can vary in size and extent. They are often discovered during routine pelvic examinations. However, a woman can experience symptoms without visiting her gynecologist. These symptoms prompt her to […]

Natural Solutions for Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts

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Challenges to Building Your Doula Business Working as a doula is very fulfilling, but it also comes with challenges, especially when it comes to building a steady client base. This task can be daunting, especially for newbies who lack extensive experience or referrals. Additionally, if you are more introverted or have a limited social media […]

7 Things You Can Sell on Etsy to Support Your Doula Business

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