02 Aug But What Do I Get When I Hire A Postpartum Doula?
Forget about "What is a Doula?"...
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08 Jul 5 Things I Crave As A New Parent
I realize now, that there was a time when my days were simple. I would get up, drink my coffee while it was hot and be out the door on time. After work, my time was my own. I would go out, meet up with friends, plan...
05 Jun Parenting: What Day Is Today?
I’m doing another day. What day is today? It’s easy to lose track, considering how repetitive everything feels. Feed and change every three hours. What time is it now? Did I sleep last night? Someone just asked me to go out on Friday. That should sound like fun, But...
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...
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...
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...
18 Dec Things Nobody Talks About: Postpartum Bodies Are Messy!
You did it! Your baby has arrived, and your heart has grown by 10 fingers and 10 toes. The next few days and weeks are going to be filled with many new experiences...
19 Mar Night Nanny, Night Nurse, or Postpartum & Infant Care Doula?
If you are like most parents of a newborn or very young child, you are low on a crucial element of good health...
04 Sep New Baby: The First 48 Hours At Home
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Let's talk about what you want your first 48 hours at home with baby to be like. What will you do, who will be there, what will you eat, when will you sleep, how will you know that everyone is ok? I mean, it’s just one new human...
22 May First Day Home Doula
I hear it often: “I’m so ready to go home. Just a few more things to sign and we’re out’a here.. And I’m kind of amazed that they’re going to let...