Welcoming a new baby is an exciting time, but it’s also a period of significant adjustment. One of the biggest challenges for new parents is finding postpartum balance—the delicate harmony between prioritizing yourself, your baby, and your home. Prioritize Yourself … Read More
When most growing families hear postpartum doula, they often think of postpartum depression. Here are our “Top 3” fast facts about postpartum doula care and the benefits to your growing family. 1. Your postpartum doula is your personal guide … Read More
Having a baby is a major life event. But so is becoming a grandparent. This experience is often filled with joy and excitement for many families. But things start to get rough when the grandparents feel overbearing to new parents. … Read More
Congratulations! You’re pregnant and your body is changing. While this is an exciting time it’s also a time of great change. Changes to your body are happening and some of them you’re not so fond of. Like stretch marks. … Read More
As a postpartum doula, I have the opportunity to see what people are buying or receiving as gifts for their new babies—everything from newborn care needs, clothing, toys, convenience-based equipment, and many products in between. However, the one that never … Read More
One of the most common topics we discuss with the families who hire us is what to pack for your birth. The decision about what to pack for your birth is a common focus as your due date approaches. Not … Read More
I once read an article that said that the average person makes almost 35,000 decisions a day. Shocking, right? What isn’t shocking is knowing that there are so many factors that influence our daily decisions. So many factors that there … Read More
Every year on the Saturday before Mother’s Day is a not oft recognized holiday by many families. Birthmother’s Day. On this day we celebrate those who made the choice of adoption for their children. Some willingly, some not so … Read More
I wanted to kick this series off with one of the big things I’m thankful for in my life as the holiday’s approach, dairy-free food options! Especially for those of us who are trying to navigate a dairy-free pregnancy! As … Read More
The holidays are upon us once again, and once again I am reminded of the darkest years of my life. As a child and early teen, the holidays were a time of wonder and hope. I couldn’t wait to put … Read More