Shannon Marie Costa
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Expert guidance to help you make informed decisions about your care.
How Accurate Is Your Due Date, Really?
Your due date is a well-informed estimate, not an appointment. How due dates are calculated, why ultrasound dating beats the calendar, and what the real arrival window looks like.
6 min read
How Much Does a Doula Cost, and What Are You Paying For?
Birth doula support in the US typically runs a few hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on your city and what is included. Here is the honest breakdown and how to make it work.
7 min read
Giving Birth in Chicago: Building Your Team
Chicago pairs world-class hospital maternity care with one of the strongest doula communities in the country. How to build your Chicago birth team, neighborhood by neighborhood.
7 min read
Having a Doula at Your Hospital Birth: What to Expect
Bringing a doula into a hospital birth is not about choosing sides. It is about adding a layer of continuous, personal support to the medical care you are already receiving. Here is what that actually looks like in practice.
8 min read
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