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Breast Pumps

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How to Start Building a Milk Stash

It is such a common question: “How do I start a freezer stash of breastmilk?” First, if you haven’t done so already, please read “How Much Milk Do You Need in Your Stash When You Return to Work?” Even if you aren’t going back to work, this is a helpful Read more

By Becca Marshall, 8 yearsJune 28, 2017 ago
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Registering for Baby: What Do You Really Need?

If you’re starting to think about registering for baby gear and look at online or retail store Baby Registry checklists lists (like the one shown at right here), your first reaction might be “Oh, that’s a long list.” Your second thought might be “Wow, I didn’t think of this. Or Read more

By Becca Marshall, 9 yearsSeptember 28, 2016 ago
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Choosing the Best Breast Pump

It happens at least once a day: there’s a post in some group asking about what pump someone should get. And either the original poster says that Medela is probably her top pick and she is just looking for confirmation, or the respondents throw out the accolades: “I loved my Read more

By Becca Marshall, 11 yearsApril 18, 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

Address
12401 Olive Blvd
Suite #103
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
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