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Doula Chelsea is a CT Doula helping you feel empowered and supported throughout your pregnancy and birth journey. Read articles on parenting, pregnancy, and more!

Night-Time Newborn Survival Guide

Because 2 a.m. is a weird time to be googling “why won’t my baby sleep” Anyone else feel like the term "sleep like a baby" is a lie?! The...

Chelsea Da Paz

Sep 23, 20253 min read

Birth Myths Busted: Real Talk from Your Favorite CT Doula

Birth: the miraculous, wild, often messy, magical, deeply human experience that everyone seems to have an opinion about—even if they’ve...

Chelsea Da Paz

Apr 11, 20253 min read

Top Travel Items for Toddlers & Young Kids—Tested on a 22-Hour Road Trip

A 22-hour road trip with kids—sounds like a recipe for chaos, right? Not when you’ve got the right travel gear! As a mom who’s been...

Chelsea Da Paz

Mar 30, 20253 min read

How a Birth Doula Helps Your Partner Show Up and Step Up

Bringing a baby into the world is a team effort—except one of you is literally doing all the physical work. That’s where I come in. As a...

Chelsea Da Paz

Mar 13, 20253 min read

From Personal Birth to Empowering Others

The Start Of My Transformative Journey to Becoming a Doula I frequently get asked why I became a doula so I figured it was high time to...

Chelsea Da Paz

Feb 9, 20245 min read

Affordable Doula Services in Connecticut: A Comprehensive Guide to Making it Possible

Discovering that you're expecting a baby can bring a mix of joy, excitement, and a bit of anxiety. One of the things you might be...

Chelsea Da Paz

Jan 15, 20243 min read

What is a Doula?

Understanding the Role of a Doula during Prenatal and Postpartum Welcome to 2024! January seems like a great time to go back to the...

Chelsea Da Paz

Jan 5, 20243 min read

Navigating Postpartum: A Connecticut Doula's Guide to New Parent Support

Bringing a new life into the world is an awe-inspiring journey, one filled with joy, anticipation, and sometimes, uncertainty. While the...

Chelsea Da Paz

Oct 5, 20235 min read

Creating a Birth Plan: How a Connecticut Doula Can Help You

Bringing a new life into the world is a deeply personal and transformative experience. Every journey through childbirth is unique, and...

Chelsea Da Paz

Aug 28, 20233 min read

Favorite Swaddles and Sleep Sacks from a CT Doula

The phrase "sleeping like a baby" is a farce. While babies sleep they are incredibly sweet and adorable, but sometimes the act of getting...

Chelsea Da Paz

Aug 21, 20234 min read

Benefits of Hiring a Doula in Connecticut: A Guide for Expectant Parents

Becoming a parent is an incredibly transformative journey where you will grow, stretch, and change more than you can imagine. Having a...

Chelsea Da Paz

Jul 10, 20236 min read

Essential Tips for Expectant Parents Written by a Connecticut Doula

If you are reading this and are currently experiencing the excitement and anticipation of becoming a parent...Congratulations! As a Doula...

Chelsea Da Paz

Jun 8, 20234 min read

Mother's Day Musings

I posted this to my Instagram last night and I think it bears repeating here. Parenthood is such a trip. The days can feel so long and...

Chelsea Da Paz

May 15, 20232 min read

Ready or Not Here We Go!

Hi! Thanks for checking out my Blog. I'll be using this page to talk all things pregnancy, postpartum, and child raising. I hope to pass...

Chelsea Da Paz

Jan 18, 20231 min read