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...
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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...
05 Jan Do I Need A Night Nanny?
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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?
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
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...
19 Oct Parenting: Postpartum Survival Guide
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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...
22 Sep We Are The Doulas.
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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
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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
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
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...