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05 Jan Do I Need A Night Nanny?

Posted at 21:53h in Breastfeeding, Dads, Moms, Newborn, Parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula, women's health 0 Comments

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There are about a million reasons why new parents don't sleep well at night, when learning to live at home with baby. A few of the more common ones are: Babies wake often to eat, which is normal. Though it grows quickly, a newborn's stomach is...

03 Jan Postpartum: What’s In A Word?

Posted at 20:17h in Breastfeeding, Doula, Parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula 0 Comments

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Word associations are a strong force! They’re an underlying current in our minds that often shape the way we think about things, even having an effect on our emotional well being at times. Peanut butter…& jelly. Wonder...

24 Dec T’was A Night With New Baby

Posted at 11:52h in Dads, Doula, Moms, Parenting, Postpartum Doula 0 Comments

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Twas a night with new baby, when parents were spent, Every creature was stirring, even the pet. The diapers were stacked by the changing table with care, In hopes that the changing would happen right there. The onsies were nestled all snug in their dresser, While visions of...

18 Dec Things Nobody Talks About: Postpartum Bodies Are Messy!

Posted at 11:44h in Breastfeeding, childbirth, infant feeding, Moms 0 Comments

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You did it! Your baby has arrived, and your heart has grown by 10 fingers and 10 toes. The next few days and weeks are going to be filled with many new experiences...

18 Nov Partners: 10 Things You Do Not Have To Do When You Hire A Labor Doula

Posted at 21:18h in childbirth, Dads, Doula, Labor, Moms, Partners, Uncategorized 0 Comments

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There are many more than ten things you do not have to do when you hire a Doula for your birth! Did you know that? Things taken off of your plate. The overwhelm can get real, so check out this top ten list of things you...

15 Nov Childbirth: What Is Your Birth Philosophy?

Posted at 21:54h in childbirth, Doula, Epidurals, Pregnancy 0 Comments

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You and I see it all the time. "Hi, my name is _____ and I am a doula. My birth philosophy is...

19 Oct Parenting: Postpartum Survival Guide

Posted at 20:13h in childbirth, Dads, Doula, infant feeding, Moms, Newborn, Parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula 0 Comments

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After months of anticipation, your brand new human is here! This scrumptious little creature is captivating and mysterious. About the time you get home, you may start to ask, "What next?" When else in life have you felt such strong emotions of pride, excitement, and "Oh-Snap-How-Do-We-Do-This?!" at the...

01 Oct Placenta Encapsulation: Is It Right For Me?

Posted at 05:54h in childbirth, Placenta Encapsulation, Postpartum 0 Comments

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It seems like everyone is talking about placentas, these days. Placenta encapsulation. Placenta safety. Cord keepsakes and their hopes of what benefits they may experience! The practice of consuming one's own encapsulated placenta (Placentophagy) is considered natural, usually beneficial, and by some, trendy. And in my experience, it is...

22 Sep We Are The Doulas.

Posted at 08:28h in childbirth, Doula, Labor, Parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy 0 Comments

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Doulas. We are the doers. We move toward the ones who are scared, hurting, stressed. We move toward the lonely, the discouraged, as well as the joyful. We do not insist that all things be in harmony at once, though strive for this perfection when...

29 Aug How To Survive Twins -One Mom’s Story

Posted at 11:47h in Doula, infant feeding, multiples, multiples, Parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula, women's health 0 Comments

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Today, I get to share a story. A story where peace of mind was restored and a growing family is thriving. It is best said in our client’s words and I think you’ll be able to relate to many things in her story. ------------------------------------------------------------------- “Expectations. Predictability....

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05 Jan Do I Need A Night Nanny?

03 Jan Postpartum: What’s In A Word?

24 Dec T’was A Night With New Baby

18 Dec Things Nobody Talks About: Postpartum Bodies Are Messy!

18 Nov Partners: 10 Things You Do Not Have To Do When You Hire A Labor Doula

15 Nov Childbirth: What Is Your Birth Philosophy?

19 Oct Parenting: Postpartum Survival Guide

01 Oct Placenta Encapsulation: Is It Right For Me?

22 Sep We Are The Doulas.

29 Aug How To Survive Twins -One Mom’s Story

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