Welcome to the Pacify Library

Here you can find tips and resources to help you on your parenthood journey!

Tips from a Pacify Doula

What is a Pacify doula?

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Birth Wish List

What is a Birth Wish List?

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Why do I need a Birth Wish List?

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Do you have a Birth Wish List I can use?

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How do I start making my Birth Wish List?

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Pregnancy

What are Braxton Hicks contractions?

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When will I feel my baby move?

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Why are my breasts getting big?

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I’m going to have a baby. What should I do?

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I’m pregnant. What’s happening to my body?

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Prenatal Visits

What to do if you don’t like your doctor or midwife

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What will happen when I go to the doctor or midwife?

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Three questions to ask your doctor or midwife

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Nausea

When will I feel better?

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5 tips for feeling better

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When should I worry about feeling so sick?

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Why do I feel sick?

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Nutrition

Can I drink alcohol?

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Can I have coffee and tea?

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Do I need more calories?

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What should I eat/not eat?

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Vitamins and Medication

Can I take medicine?

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Why do I need to take a vitamin?

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Weight Gain

What if I don’t gain enough weight?

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How much weight should I gain?

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Why am I gaining weight?

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Exercise

Should I exercise?

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Are there workouts I shouldn’t do?

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Why should I work out?

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Labor

What is “breaking water”?

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Labor terms

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How can my Birth Partner help me in labor?

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Pain in labor

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How long will I be in labor?

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C-sections

What is a C-section?

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When are C-sections needed?

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How long does it take to heal from a C-section?

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What happens if I had a C-section?

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What to know about C-sections

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Tips from a Pacify Lactation Consultant

Feeding your baby

How to Prepare for Breastfeeding: 3 essential steps

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How can I tell if my baby is eating enough?

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My baby nurses constantly. Am I producing enough milk?

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Is it normal to only have a small amount of colostrum?

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Is breastfeeding painful?

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Nutrition while breastfeeding

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Nights with a hungry baby

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How long should I breastfeed for?

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How can a Pacify lactation consultant help me?

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What do I do if I need breastfeeding help right now?

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Your mental health

Mental Health Screening Tool

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