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I am an Independent Doula…why should I join Stars and Stripes Doulas?
We get it. You are an independent doula and wondering what’s in it for you when you join an agency! We are here to break it down for you: Support. Our foundation is on not only supporting our clients...
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Life of a Military Spouse – Promotion Board Panic
It’s that day. The day is variable and not firm, but any day the E8 Promotion Board will be releasing for the future Master Sergeants and First Sergeants of the United States Marine Corps. Refresh....
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Junior Enlisted? Special Circumstances? Limited Resources? We Got Your Six!
We have recently rolled out a new package for our Junior Enlisted families and those service members, law enforcement officers, and other public servants experiencing significant financial hardship....
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Postpartum Support: Spotlight on Michael (USMC, Ret.) and Monica Frazier (USN)
We had the honor of supporting Michael (USMC, Ret.) and Monica (USN) Frazier after the birth of their second child. The Frazier’s found us after asking their homebirth midwife for suggestions of...
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Birth Balls, Peanut Balls, Tennis Balls…oh my!
Who knew there were so many tools available to women in labor? Before becoming a doula I had no idea there were so many tips, tricks, and tools available to help women cope during pregnancy, labor, and...
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Financial Assistance for Military Spouses to Become a Doula
So, you want to become a military doula but the training investment seems out of reach… We understand! As military doulas we understand the burden of using family money for a career investment. With...
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Fashionista–What to Wear on Your Special Day!
Often times we don’t give much thought to what to wear when laboring. We put on the hospitals gown because it’s the easy thing to do. There are certainly advantages to the hospital gowns…ease of...
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Life as a Military Spouse: Deployment Murphy
Deployments. They are never fun. One thing that is always bound to show up no matter how much preparation you do is our good old friend Deployment Murphy. We can get new tires, and an oil change...
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When his job comes first…
Girl meets boy, they fall in love, get married, buy a cute house, have babies and live happily ever after. Throw in a move every 2-3 years, sprinkle in some deployments, a dash of field time, and a...
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Whining is an Integral Part of Weaning
Whining is an Integral Part of Weaning “Whining is an integral part of weaning.” ~Melanie Binversie, Owner of Stars and Stripes Doulas There, I said it. As I am in the throes of weaning, I am just...
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What exactly does a postpartum doula do?
Doula, it’s a word many people are becoming familiar with, but how does a postpartum doula support a new family? Many people understand what a labor doula does. They have a friend who has used...
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Give Yourself a Break!
Oh, Please! Give yourself a break! Do you feel like you’re falling apart at the seams? I’m here to tell you to give yourself a break! Parenting is hard. You are there in the trenches, raising...
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*New For 2018: Sibling Support*
We know one of the greatest challenges you face when welcoming your littlest star to the family is childcare. With family and close friends spread throughout the country from your years of service and...
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The Reality of Birth
I often wonder where we get the idea of what birth looks or feels like. Do we gather our ideas from media? Are the births shown in our favorite tv shows and movies realistic? Let’s uncover some...
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Free Breast Pump with Tricare from The Breastfeeding Shop
When you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, there are so many decisions to make. Which baby carrier? Immunize or not? Which breast pump is the best? Choosing where you get your breast pump shouldn’t be...
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Co-Parenting Peacefully and Effectively
Let’s face it, most people do not imagine life apart from their partner when growing their family and parenting their children. They don’t plan for parenting in separate households…but for many...
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Lessons from The Bachelor–Choosing a Military Doula
“Melanie, Will you accept this rose?” “Of course, I thought you would never ask!” What if selecting your doula was like the Bachelor selecting his future mate? I know, I know. The Bachelor is kind of...
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Kisserra — The Pregnancy Subscription Box For You!
Stars and Stripes Doulas was honored to have the opportunity to get to know Kisserra’s owner, Ann Tiwari and learn more about Kisserra, a pregnancy subscription box for pregnant and new moms! Kisserra...
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Motherhood Destroyed My Body
You read that title right. Motherhood destroyed my body. It did it in so many ways I never imagined. You know what I’m talking about. I have the stretch marks that no matter how much time has gone by...
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Life of a Military Wife: Grief and Friendship
It was March 2, 2017. Like any other Thursday morning, Melanie and I were having a Stars and Stripes Doulas business meeting. Often during those meetings my phone would be put to the side because the...
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