You took the test… it’s positive… and now you’re sitting there like, “okay wait… now what??”

Whether you’re feeling excited, overwhelmed, confused, or all of the above (hi, totally normal), this episode is your go-to starting point for those early days of pregnancy.

In this episode, I’m walking you through what actually matters right now — without the overwhelm, the pressure, or the 47-tab Google spiral.

We’re talking about:

• What to focus on (and what you can absolutely ignore for now)
• When to schedule your first appointment
• How to choose the right OB or midwife for you
• When to hire a doula (hint: earlier than you think 👀)
• How to start building your support team
• When to announce your pregnancy — and why there is no “right” time

This is your reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out today. You’re allowed to take this one step at a time.

And if you’re someone who feels like you need to be doing something — we’ll talk about a simple, realistic way to start supporting your body early on too.

Think of this episode as your deep breath and your game plan.

💛 Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allythedoula
Website: https://www.allyravendoula.com

💛 My favorite prenatal vitamin:
https://thisisneeded.com/products/prenatal-multi-essentials?variant=47086313046261

If this episode helped you, send it to a friend who just found out she’s pregnant — because I promise you, she’s probably asking the same question: “now what??”

And remember… you’re doing much better than you think 💛

In part two of my conversation with Dr. Brooke, we’re diving into all things babies — from sleep and development to breastfeeding and what your baby actually needs in those early months.

We talk about:
• why “sleep regression” might not actually be about sleep
• how your baby’s development impacts their behavior
• what’s really going on when babies seem fussy or unsettled
• how movement and sensory input play a huge role in development
• how chiropractic care can support babies and breastfeeding
• and simple, practical things you can start doing right away

This part of the conversation is packed with those “wait… no one told me this” moments — in the best way.

If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or navigating life with a baby, this is one you’ll definitely want to listen to.

You can connect with Dr. Brooke at:
Instagram: @bloom.familywellness

You can find me at:
Instagram: @allythedoula
Website: www.allyravendoula.com

Dr. Brooke's Website: https://www.bloomfamilywellness.com/

And remember — you’re doing much better than you think 💛

In this episode of Ally the Doula, I’m sitting down with someone who has been part of all three of my pregnancies and now helps care for all three of my kids — prenatal and pediatric chiropractor Dr. Brooke.

This conversation felt a lot less like an interview and more like two friends chatting about pregnancy, motherhood, and what it really looks like to support families through every stage.

We talk about:
• how Dr. Brooke got into chiropractic care
• why she shifted her focus to supporting moms and babies
• how becoming a mom changed the way she practices
• balancing motherhood and running a business
• why caring for moms matters so much
• and of course… we had to talk about her chickens 🐓

This conversation was so good that we actually turned it into two episodes, so this is part one!

In part two, we’ll dive deeper into prenatal chiropractic care, infant development, breastfeeding support, and how chiropractic care can help both moms and babies.

If you're pregnant, postpartum, or raising little ones, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

You can connect with Dr. Brooke at:
Instagram: @bloom.familywellness

You can find me at:
Instagram: @allythedoula
Website: www.allyravendoula.com

And remember — you are doing much better than you think 💛