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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....

01 Aug Parenting: Decisions About Newborn Care

Posted at 23:44h in childbirth, Newborn, Parenting 0 Comments

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Things happen quickly once your baby is born. The moments right after you meet your baby may be chaotic or overwhelming, so let's talk now, about the decisions you'll be asked to make on behalf of this baby. There are 4 main newborn care procedures that are...

30 Jul Parenting: Survival Tactics

Posted at 06:22h in Community, Dads, Moms, Newborn, Parenting, Postpartum 0 Comments

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As a business owner, mother of two, and Director of Training & Development for ProDoula, life moves quickly! Time is precious and sometimes has to be strategized. Maybe you can relate? Here are a few of my survival tactics: 1) Coffee. Every morning. This is non negotiable. I have...

18 Jul Childbirth: It’s A Lot Like Flying An Airplane

Posted at 23:12h in childbirth, Doula, Epidurals, Labor, Pregnancy 0 Comments

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Childbirth is a lot like flying a plane and analogies are fun, come on! BOTH INVOLVE MOVING PARTS Airplanes have a lot of moving parts like propellers, cylinders, tires, flaps, and rudders. Each part has an individual part to play in flight, yet are part of the...

19 Jun Balancing Visitors After Bringing Home Baby

Posted at 13:10h in Breastfeeding, infant feeding, Parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula 0 Comments

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Now that you have given birth and your scrumptious newborn has come home, you can expect a sharp uptick in visitors both expected and unexpected! How do you feel about this? Are you jazzed and energized by the idea of extra people coming by or are you...

13 Jun BYOB: Bring Your Own Birth (Plan!)

Posted at 08:53h in childbirth, Doula, Labor, Newborn 0 Comments

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Birth Plans...

04 Jun Parenting During Your Cesarean Recovery

Posted at 19:08h in Breastfeeding, childbirth, Doula, Parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum Doula 0 Comments

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Picture it with me: You are home. Finally. The thing you have been dreaming about since finding out you were pregnant is finally your reality and the future is now. New baby, your partner, your favorite pillow and a hot shower...

23 May Arriving At the Hospital: What to Expect

Posted at 13:51h in childbirth, Doula, Epidurals, Labor, Pregnancy 0 Comments

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It's normal that you've been focused on your "end game" of giving birth and getting settled at home with your new family member. So let's take a look at one of the steps you'll be taking along the way to winning your end game -arriving at...

23 Apr Enter: the Certified Infant Feeding Specialist!

Posted at 10:30h in Breastfeeding, Dads, infant feeding, Moms, Newborn, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy, women's health 0 Comments

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We specialize in providing unbiased, nonjudgmental support to every family we work with. It is something we won't compromise on. We know and understand that one, absolute way of traveling pregnancy, birth, and parenting simply does not exist and recognize the importance of every family having...

17 Apr 3rd Time is A Charm: No Child Wet Behind 2018

Posted at 15:55h in Community, Family fun, No Child Wet Behind Olympia, Uncategorized, women's health 0 Comments

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No Child Wet Behind, Olympia: ROUND 3! Along with other cities around the US, Doulas Northwest is making a difference and raising awareness about the reality of diaper need in the Pacific Northwest! What does "1 in 3" families really mean? Read on. The national statistic: One in three American families...

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

01 Aug Parenting: Decisions About Newborn Care

30 Jul Parenting: Survival Tactics

18 Jul Childbirth: It’s A Lot Like Flying An Airplane

19 Jun Balancing Visitors After Bringing Home Baby

13 Jun BYOB: Bring Your Own Birth (Plan!)

04 Jun Parenting During Your Cesarean Recovery

23 May Arriving At the Hospital: What to Expect

23 Apr Enter: the Certified Infant Feeding Specialist!

17 Apr 3rd Time is A Charm: No Child Wet Behind 2018

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