16 Sep I Was So Worried About Giving Birth, I Didn’t Think About What Came Next.
You've had your baby...
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17 Aug The Rest Of Giving Birth
I remember thinking...
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...
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...
16 Feb The Best Sleep We’ve Had Since Our Baby Was Born
“That was the best sleep we’ve had since our baby was born.” is a wonderfully common phrase we hear from client families after our first night in their home. And it’s what we want to hear. It’s our wish for you. Actual rest that leaves...
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...
02 Aug But What Do I Get When I Hire A Postpartum Doula?
Forget about "What is a Doula?"...