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How Much Milk Do You Need in Your Stash When You Return to Work?

“I’m going back to work soon and I don’t have a freezer stash…” “I pump, but I only get an oz. and I see all these photos of 4+ oz. …” “I just saw a woman saying her freezer is too full and she’s going to toss XXX oz. of Read more

By Becca Marshall, 11 yearsJanuary 26, 2015 ago
Upcoming Classes & Trainings

Professional Doula Training
Fall session: Oct 16-19, 2025
Where: St. Louis, MO
Last minute sign-up? Fill out our inquiry form asap to join

Professional Doula Training
Summer session: June 11-14, 2026
Where: St. Louis, MO
Registration just launched! Sign up by 10/15 to save $250!

10 Week Group Childbirth Class
When: Wednesday nights,
beginning Oct 29, 2025
Time: 6:15-9:00 pm
Where: Creve Coeur
*Class size limited to 12 people*
Register today to reserve your spot!

10 Week Group Childbirth Class
When: Monday nights,
beginning Nov 10, 2025
Time: 6:15-9:00 pm
Where: Creve Coeur
*Class size limited to 12 people*
Register today to reserve your spot!

Private Childbirth Classes

When: based on your schedule
Where: our Creve Couer office
Contact us to book your classes!

Note to Mercy Birthing Center patients and prospective patients: MBC’s childbirth class requirement is fulfilled by Purple Lotus Doulas’ classes.

Many other hospital and homebirth midwives recommend our childbirth classes to their patients!

 

 

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Phone: (314) 467-8553

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12401 Olive Blvd
Suite #103
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
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