--- title: "Birth, Doula Support and Postpartum" url: https://papercranebirth.com/blog/birth-and-doula-support/ description: "Posts on what a doula does, labor support for partners, birth plans, homebirth, cesarean birth, pain in labor, breastfeeding and the newborn weeks." published: 2026-10-13 updated: 2026-10-13 --- # Birth, Doula Support and Postpartum Published 2026-10-13 These posts cover preparing for birth and the weeks after it: what a doula does, how partners can support labor, writing a birth plan, preparing for a homebirth or an unplanned cesarean birth, coping with pain in labor, breastfeeding and caring for a newborn. ## All 11 articles 01 "So, what IS a doula, anyway?" It's the number one question I get from friends, family, and pretty much anyone who asks me what it is I do. 02 The Partner's Guide to Labor Support Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women's health articles presented with practical context and clearly organized guidance. 03 National Cesarean Birth Awareness Month - Resources for Unplanned Cesarean Birth Cesarean birth is birth, but it's not for everyone. Read on for resources for an unplanned Cesarean birth. 04 How to Write a Birth Plan Your Provider Wants to Read Tea makes everything more enjoyable...heat up the kettle and let's write this birth plan! Birth plan, birth preferences, wish list for birth...they go by many names! 05 Your Dream Team: Assembling a Support System for Pregnancy and Birth Just look at the Justice League, the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, or the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department! 06 Dear New Mama: Please Be Gentle With Yourself Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women's health articles presented with practical context and clearly organized guidance. 07 Preparing for a Homebirth - With Alison Zingaro of A. Zingaro Photography This post is the first in a series I'm doing about preparing for birth and postpartum. 08 World Breastfeeding Week 2018: Reflections on My Experience Warning, if you're pregnant - and especially if this is your first baby: this gives a fairly honest portrayal of my postpartum experience - mine, not everyone's. 09 You Cannot Spoil a Newborn! My daughter and I were at Target (as usual) and as we were wandering through the toddler clothes, we heard the unmistakable cry of a brand new baby. 10 How I Chose the Name Paper Crane Birth Services I don’t think I’ve ever talked in-depth about why I chose the name “Paper Crane Birth Services” for my business. 11 PAIN IN CHILDBIRTH SERIES: Pain Threshold vs. Pain Tolerance #BITESIZEDBIRTHCLASS It’s time for #BiteSizedBirthClass, where each week I give you a little taste of the topics I cover in my childbirth education series.