02 Aug But What Do I Get When I Hire A Postpartum Doula?
Forget about "What is a Doula?"...
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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...
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...
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...
19 Jun Balancing Visitors After Bringing Home Baby
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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...
17 Apr 3rd Time is A Charm: No Child Wet Behind 2018
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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...
27 Jun Change: Every Parent’s Middle Name
Change: The act or instance of making or becoming different. Let’s face it. Becoming a parent means change. And lots of it. Change in routines, in sleep patterns, in grocery lists, in how we work, in how we play, in how we socialize, in how we...
19 Oct DIY Placenta Encapsulation?
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If you are a do it yourself-er in other parts of your life, you might be thinking about encapsulating your own placenta also. Because, why not? It’s only a placenta, right? Actually, no. If you are already a professionally trained or certified in placenta encapsulation, #1...
03 Oct Traveling with kids? This is for you.
Being real, let’s just put it out there: Traveling with babies and young children can be exhausting. Any time a child’s routine and environment is disrupted, he or she might respond in challenging ways. And who can blame them? In their eyes, the world is...
10 Aug What Can You Do About Diaper Rash?
Diaper rash can be an uncomfortable experience for any baby, and a heart wrenching experience for a parent. Diaper rash can occur when the enzymes in urine and feces break down the integrity of the skin, causing redness, pealing and pain. This can be a mild...