You’ve been invited to a loved-one’s baby shower and you’re frantic. Maybe you’re shopping last minute or maybe you simply like to do it right by giving a quality gift. Who doesn’t want to give the absolute best baby shower gift? You sift through the internet wondering what the lastest and best baby items are or maybe you’re trying to …
A Realtor and a Doula Walk Into a Bar…
I’ve worked in this field long enough that I can recite my spiel about the work I do in my sleep. I understand the ins and outs of this job and I connect with the deeper meaning of what it is we do as doulas. I see the transformation of the families I work with and I witness clients pull …
Better Things to Put on Your Baby Registry
The much anticipated baby registry. We all know what goes on them. We ooh and ahh over some super cute baby clothes. And that bassinet? OHHMMYYGAWWWSHHH. What about those adorable linens that match the lamp you found in that boutique? Of course there are the basics like bottles, pacifiers, monitors, bath stuff, blankets, toys, and books. Look, the baby registry …
5 Steps Towards A Positive Birth Experience
While there isn’t one perfect potion for having a positive birth experience, ensuring you’ve covered each of these key aspects will increase the likelihood that the story you tell about your child’s birth will conjure up feelings of positivity and joy. 1. Set some goals. Just as you wouldn’t expect to be dropped off on a trail in the middle of the …
3 Things Before Leaving the Hospital
You’ve had your precious baby and you’re celebrating as the time for discharge from the hospital gets closer and closer and closer. Your warm bed. Your decicious meals. Your Netflix account. Your coffee. I know, I know. Getting to the comfort of your own home couldn’t come soon enough. But let’s pause for a moment and take in all that …
Basic 10 Piece Hospital Bag
Pregnant? Almost time for the birth of your baby? You may be asking, “What do I pack in my hospital bag?”. Look no further! This list is for those of you wanting to pack the bare minimum for your upcoming delivery. This is a no-frill hospital bag list. This is for those of you who want to fit everything into …
Benefits and Risks of An Epidural
The amount of options available to families during the labor and delivery process is phenomenal. Now, more than ever, you have the ability to really delve into how you hope to see this process unfolding and have access to various options when it comes to how you have your baby. Do I want an epidural? What are the benefits and …
What If I Don’t Have Enough Breast Milk?
As you learn how to breastfeed, it can be difficult to decipher what is fact and what is fiction. Between sleep deprivation and the bombardment of information during the early postpartum period, it is easy to have your confidence shaken as you navigate this new journey. Some common behaviors in babies and the ways in which your body functions can …
Burnout is Real
You’re exhausted. You are exhausted to a point that your entire body is relying on muscle memory to make it through the day. You’re not even sure what day it is. You feel like you’re dream walking because the events of each day just blur together. You feel frustrated, annoyed, and stressed with just about everyone and everything, every. single. day. …
Breast Isn’t Always Best
I must preface this piece by saying that I’m writing this from the perspective of a professional doula. As a doula, my job is to provide nonjudgmental support to the families that hire me. That means, helping them create goals, evaluate their options, and support them in the decisions they deem most appropriate for their family. Part of this job …