There I was..maybe 5 days postpartum..sprawled across my bed. My eyes were tightly closed, I was balled up in a fetal position, desperately trying to get some sleep. My parents had come to stay with us for a few days and sent me off to take a much needed nap. Except, I couldn’t sleep.
Read MoreYour baby’s first Christmas is almost here! You may be wondering what gifts to get for your baby. Take a look at our list for ideas (spoilers: it’s easier than you think to give your baby what they want).
Read MoreIt’s World Breastfeeding Week, so this week’s blog is focused on that early breastfeeding journey. We wish every one of our clients that chooses to breastfeed knew about the B.A.S.I.C.S. during those early days and weeks. Don’t know the B.A.S.I.C.S? Check out today’s blog.
Read MoreIt’s World Breastfeeding Week and we’re celebrating any parent that has tried to breastfeed (you get to define “try” anyway you like). Whether you provided one drop of breastmilk or several years worth or anything in between, you deserve to be celebrated. Because breastfeeding is HARD. If you’re in the early stages of establishing that relationship, then this blog is for you.
Read MoreDid ending your breastfeeding relationship with your baby come with some big, unexpected changes? Did you find yourself uncontrollably sad or mad or anxious? Did you think it couldn’t possibly be postpartum depression since your baby was older? Well, think again.
Read MoreIn honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, we invited Emerald to write about her experience as a Black Mother who breastfeeds as well as her experience as a lactation support professional. Thank you, Emerald, for writing this and sharing your experiences with us.
Read MoreFeeding a new baby is time AND energy consuming. You need snacks that are super easy to make and keep you nourished. Check out our Top Ten Easy Snacks for Nursing Moms for some great ideas.
Read MoreTo help kick off World Doula Week, today's blog talks about how doulas benefit everyone. Yes, everyone.
Read MoreHoly painful latch! If you find yourself wincing in pain every time your new babe comes to the breast, we've got some helpful tips for you in today's blog.
Read MoreFind out how our overnight postpartum doulas can help you #getsleep.
Read MoreYour new baby is finally here! It's the moment you've been waiting for...and apparently everyone else too. What do you do when you find yourself with an onslaught of visitors - just say no! Read on to find out why.
Read MoreIf you plan to breastfeed your new baby, you don't want to miss this blog. We share the good, the bad, and the ugly about breastfeeding in the first few weeks following delivery.
Read MoreYou've probably heard of placenta encapsulation. But why would anyone do that?! Check out our latest blog to learn about the benefits our clients have experienced with placenta encapsulation.
Read MoreRah Rah Sis Boom Bah. We say, "Postpartum," and you say..."Depression." What?! No, we want you to say "Doula!" That's because postpartum doulas are every new parent's postpartum cheerleaders and we want you all to know more about us.
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