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     In honor of World Doula Week, we wanted to give you some information to help you if you choose to use a Doula.  DONA international is the official certification organization for a professional doula.  According to DONA, the word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.    Here are some tips for questions to ask a potential doula: 1.  Are you certified by DONA?  This is the official organization certifying doulas. 2.  What are your professional credentials?  They should be CD or PCD 3.  Are you affiliated with a hospital?  This is a red flag as you want the doula on your side and not siding with the hospital or bir...

One of the most common questions I get as a professional bra fitter is where do I find a DDD?  There are several reasons moms are having such a hard time finding their bra, even after they have been measured. 1.  They don't understand the cup size equivalents. 2.  They haven't been properly measured. Let me address the measurements first.  If your bra fitter did not take three measurements, she has been trained to fit you into certain brands of bras.  Many companies do not offer cup sizes larger than a DD so they use two measurements and add 4 or 5 inches to make up the difference.  Another problem with fitting is when moms measure themselves, the assume the size under the bust is equal to the band size.  Here is the scoop on bra fittings: 1) Make sure you get three measurements . 2) Understand whether you are buying a full figure bra or a standard bra. Not all bra companies use standard equivalents.  Most brands like Bravado Nurs...