Childbirth and baby shampoo don’t mix! It’s not a lubricant and doesn’t EVER belong ANYWHERE near or in a vagina.

Essence Magazine posts 9 Black Doulas And Midwives To Follow Now — Whether You're Expecting Or Not - LEARN ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS AND THE WORK THAT'S BEING DONE BY THESE LADIES TO MAKE THE BIRTHING PROCESS SAFER FOR BLACK WOMEN.

Vaginas are very low maintenance and do most of the work to keep themselves clean. They are not supposed to be dry or smell like fruit, flowers, or an ocean breeze. Here’s some info and tips from a Certified Nurse Midwife (a vagina expert!) to help you confidently care for your vagina…

Molly shares her experience giving birth to her first child, at a birth center with midwifery care and doula support.