Everyone 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 MoreYou need sleep after your baby is born. While we wish this was easy as telling you to “sleep when the baby sleeps”, we all know that there are some days and some nights where your baby just won’t sleep. Instead, we urge you to have a sleep plan in place for yourself before your baby arrives. Of course, if your baby has already been born you can still implement a new sleep plan. Read our newest blog to find out more.
Read MoreSleep deprivation is NOT something new parents should be made to suffer through. Doulas of Raleigh co-owner Kelly Rutan shares her own struggles as an exhausted new parent and how that experience led her to want more for you.
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 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 More1 in 3 births in the United States are Cesarean births. If your birth is one of them, check out our Top 5 Tips for Recovery.
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 MoreTo help kick off World Doula Week, today's blog talks about how doulas benefit everyone. Yes, everyone.
Read MoreLooking for a quick and easy and delicious breakfast recipe that everyone will love? Are you also looking for something to do with those mushy, old bananas sitting on your counter? Well, then today's blog is perfect for you!
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 MoreWe know you've heard of postpartum depression. But we also know you haven't heard the full story behind postpartum mood disorders. Today's blog tackles the topics that we just aren't talking about.
Read MoreFind out how our overnight postpartum doulas can help you #getsleep.
Read MoreHave you heard that saying, "Failing to plan is planning to fail"? When it comes to meal planning, this is certainly true. If you've never done it before, it can sound a little daunting. But figuring out a system of meal planning that works for your family will save you from yet another night of takeout. And bonus - today's blog includes a handy printable with a week's worth of meals and a grocery list too!
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.
Read MoreDoulas of Raleigh is proud to offer our clients in-home placenta encapsulation. That means we only process placentas in our clients' homes, in their kitchens. If that gives you pause, check out today's blog so you can understand the extremely important reasons why we do it this way.
Read MoreCongrats on your choice to formula feed! You know what is the right thing for you and your family. But you may not know what exactly to expect in those early days of feeding. We've got you covered.
Read MoreAre you working on a postpartum plan for after baby arrives? If so, make sure you add time for prepping freezer meals to that plan. You won't regret having a fridge stocked with healthy, ready-to-go meals during those first weeks with a new baby. Check out today's blog for some recipe inspiration.
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