A Caring Doula

Five hospital bag items that protect you when you need to be heard. 🤍

For any family who has felt dismissed, talked over, or rushed in a medical setting:

✨ A printed birth plan signed by your provider in advance. Pre-signed brings receipts.
✨ Your advocate's name and number, printed and laminated. Doula, partner, or both.
✨ A list of meds, allergies, and history on paper. Don't trust the chart alone.
✨ A short audio recording of YOU saying what you consent to and what you do not.
✨ A printed copy of your patient rights (including the Black Birthing Bill of Rights for families who want it).

This is preparation, not paranoia. The room responds when you bring receipts. 💜

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Third trimester in Indiana summer is its own challenge. A quick checklist. 🤍

✨ Double your water. Aim for 105+ oz daily. Add electrolytes a few times a week.
✨ Walk early or late, not at noon.
✨ Sleep with a fan on you, not just the room.
✨ Eat smaller meals more often.
✨ Pre-pack the hospital bag now. Future you will thank you.

Get the car seat installed by week 36. Indiana fire stations check installs for free.

P.S. Tonight is our free Breastfeeding Support Group. First Monday every month. DM "GROUP" for the link. 💜

DM "DOULA" if you want me in your corner.