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...
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...
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...
Forget about "What is a Doula?"...
Around the time of birth and early parenting, practicing “skin to skin” refers to holding a naked (or mostly naked) baby against another person's naked (or mostly naked) chest. This usually takes place with one or both parents of a new baby and is done out...
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...
Swaddling in some form has been around forever and the skillful wrapping of your newborn can have incredible benefits. Plus: it's adorable! But how can it help you and your babies get more rest?? It's partly about getting comfortable, and partly about being able to stay comfortable. Soothe & Settle In When...
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...
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...
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...