30 Nov 3 Ways To Maintain Control During Your Postpartum Recovery
“I don’t want lose complete control of my life...
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16 Nov Postpartum Doula Support During COVID Restrictions, Round Two
Pacific Northwest families: we know how stressful this year has been with the constant presence of worry and uncertainty. We understand the struggle and are living it with you. You are in our hearts and minds. As you know, a second round of restrictions have been...
18 Jul The Noise Of COVID
Pacific Northwest parents and families: how are you doing? Obviously, it’s been a helluva year so far. If you’re like us, then you’ve been greatly affected by what I am calling the noise of COVID. “The noise?” you say? Yes, the noise. The voices, chatter, information, constant...
15 Jun The Weight Of 2020
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It’s been a minute since we published a new blog post. Usually, you see something new from us 2-4 times each month! But recently, I just haven’t had it in me to write or offer what feels like helpful/useful/uplifting additions to the world wide web....
19 Feb Who Do I Call When I Want Help?
There's this great meme going around - maybe you've seen it. It jokingly acknowledges: "hey...
07 Jan I’m A New Parent And I Have Questions!
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I can hear you now, and I promise you -you are not alone in saying, “They all said having a baby would change things. But ohmygod, I mean...
03 Dec Grocery Pickup: A Parenting Life Hack
Let’s face it, my kids are 18 and 13, and I LOVE picking up my groceries in the special little pick up area designated at my grocery store. It’s easy, and the best thing ever for this lady who doesn’t love crowds. But there are some...
21 Nov Why The Focus On Postpartum?
The world of professional support for new parents is a’changing folks! For the better. Doulas and parents alike are becoming more aware of the Labor Doula’s “sister” modality: the Postpartum & Infant Care Doula. And as they do, new families are having an easier time adjusting...
15 Nov Sometimes Postpartum Sucks
Did you know that acknowledging the difficult parts of postpartum recovery and learning to live with a newborn, can be a good thing? Did you know that it’s not realistic to enjoy every moment of your new life as a parent? --> Even though you love and...
13 Oct Are You Ready For Your Baby?
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You may be feeling pressure to focus almost entirely on the physical arrival of our child: Where and how to give birth What labor will be like Gathering all of the "right" carriers, bottles, clothes, bassinets, etc Getting each of the things at home set...