09 May How To Write A Birth Plan That Will Be Respected
Birth Plans, Birth Preferences, Birth Wishes...
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03 May Parenting: Am I Invisible?
I am so excited to meet this baby, but I am terrified of being a mother and everyone says that I’ll know exactly what to do once I’m holding her… We see you and don’t dismiss your fears. I think I want to breastfeed, but I’m not...
24 Apr Parents Are Hiring Postpartum Doulas, And Here’s Why.
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New parents in the Pacific Northwest are hiring Doulas Northwest for Postpartum & Infant Care Doula support in droves, and there are good reasons why. We all know how joyful (and tiring, confusing, stressful, overwhelming, defeating) it can be in those early months as a...
09 Mar I’m Not The Kind Of Parent Who Hires A Postpartum Doula.
When the first question I hear on the other end of the line is, "My baby is __ months old...
07 Mar Should You Hire A Labor or Postpartum Doula?
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You’ve looked into it and are undecided. You love the idea of a Doula. They sound like a modern day Mary Poppins! When I’m working with a family and they are unsure about a decision they need to make...
25 Feb What Gives? -Your Newborn Care Class
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Parents to be, ready to talk about what actually happens when you bring a baby home? If you are like most of the new parents we work with, you just want to know: Hey, what gives? What Gives? newborn care class is: Private and convenient, coming...
19 Feb Parenting On Purpose
I had a soon to be first time dad tell me the other day, “This has given my life purpose...
08 Feb Pregnancy: Tell Me Everything!
When your mind is screaming tell me everything! about this pregnancy, how to pick an OB, what labor will be like, and all of the other parts of what to expect...
30 Jan Pregnancy: How To Manage The Fatigue
For most of us, pregnancy brings on a whole new kind of tired that we haven't experienced before. One that seems impossible to get in front of, and can leave us feeling out of control long before there is a baby to take care of...
21 Jan What If I Don’t Want To Breastfeed?
Breastfeeding is a big topic that is everywhere these days! Giving birth in the Pacific Northwest, you are very likely to be at a hospital that has or is pursuing a Baby-Friendly designation. Hospitals that want this designation are required to have policies in place that...