I’ll just come right out and say it. Women NEED other women,especially during pregnancy and the early days of parenting. We need them as friends, mentors, and to walk through life with us. But how do we find them? How do we create a community for ourselves? Read the blog for some ideas.
Read MoreEveryone tells you you don’t get much sleep after you have a baby. You don’t really internalize that before your baby is here. Then it hits you like a ton of bricks. OH. You don’t get much sleep after you have a baby. You can deal with that fatigue fine during the day but when the sun sets…the nighttime dread sets in. Some might even call it anxiety.
Read MoreThere 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 MoreI’ve never shared this with anyone.
When my midwife placed my baby on my chest after each of my births, I felt….nothing. Well, I definitely felt relief that labor was over. But that moment of instantly falling head over heels in love with my new baby.. I didn’t have that... What was wrong with me???
Read MoreWhether you’ve labored for a few hours or a few days, there’s nothing like finally getting to meet your baby. Here’s what to expect from the moment your baby is born until the first hour after their birth.
Read MoreAre you stumped on what to get someone for Mother’s Day this year? Take a look at our Top 10 gift ideas!
Read MoreWill you be ready for the B I G day??? We’re talking about bringing home baby from the hospital or birth center. And with our top tips to prepare you for this momentous day, you’ll be bringing home baby like a champ. Read on.
Read More“Now I understand why people shake their babies.” Have you ever had a thought steal into your head that was too scary to say out loud? Doulas of Raleigh Co-Owner Kelly Rutan has. Today on the blog she is sharing an intensely personal story from her postpartum experience to remind us what this time in a new mother’s life is like and to also hopefully show us what it could be like if we got the help we needed.
Read MoreGrab a pen and paper and get ready to make a list of all the topics you will cover during your six-week postpartum check-up. Go in prepared, with questions ready, and get the most out of this follow-up visit with your provider.
Read MoreHow many times a day have you looked at your new baby, looked around your home, and crucified yourself because you are not a perfect mom? How many times a day do you beat yourself up because this new parenthood thing is SO different from how you imagined it would be? We see you. And we’ve got something we need to say to you.
Read MoreWhat could you do with a full night of restful, deep sleep? Would you be more patient with your older kids and your partner? Would you have the energy to do more of what you wanted to do? Would you be able to ____ (fill in the blank)? It’s time to fill in those blanks and actually get more sleep. We make it happen with our overnight postpartum doulas.
Read MoreWe’re having a little fun on the blog today with this short, but sweet, poem about postpartum doula support. Take a look and let us know what you think. Perhaps, Kelly missed her calling as the next Shakespeare.
Read MoreHave you seen placenta encapsulators pushing the benefits of "magic" pills? Well, unfortunately the early postpartum period is not a fairy tale, so beware of anyone selling magic pills. We tell you why.
Read MoreWhat's the deal with the latest controversy surrounding swaddling? Is it still safe to swaddle your baby? Check out our latest blog to read about the pros and cons when it comes to swaddling.
Read MoreWhat can you do when you are faced with a really big decision and don't know what to do? We always remind our clients to use their BRAIN.
Read MoreWe want you to know that your body can do some unexpected things during the postpartum time, but that most of those things are completely normal. But we also want you to know about the red flags that are outside the range of normal and when to call your care provider.
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 what the cast of Parks and Rec have to do with you and self-care on this Valentine's Day.
Read MoreToday is Galentine's Day, so it's all about ladies celebrating ladies. We need this day. As last night's Grammy Awards reminded us, when society completely overlooks our accomplishments - large or small - it's our girls that will have our backs.
Read MoreAny mom can tell you - we are really good at doing things one-handed. When you're always holding a baby, you just have to be. And this includes eating one-handed. So I'm forever on the lookout for easy to make one-handed snacks. And let me tell you, this one is the best.
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