My Go To Tea for Pregnancy & Postpartum
As soon as we become pregnant we immediately feel this urge to consume as much water as possible. We lug around our 4805856 oz water...
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Alyia Cutler
- Jan 27
What is Skin to Skin?
You may have heard the term "Skin to Skin" many times during your preparation for Birth. Your Doula may have asked if you if its a birth...
Alyia Cutler
- Jan 17
We Talk About Bruno
We're Encanto obsessed. We loved the movie, and the soundtrack plays every waking hour of the day. At first watch, the movie seemed so...
Alyia Cutler
- Jan 7
Cesarean Birth + Doulas
Clients often wonder why we don't offer a discount if they have a Cesarean Birth. As Wyld Doulas, we see Birth, as Birth. Its sacred,...
Alyia Cutler
- Dec 30, 2021
When Do I Call My Doula?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions! And quite important! You've made the decision to hire a doula, you've probably spent...
Meghan Hartman
- Nov 13, 2021
How Combo Feeding Saved My Breastfeeding
Breastfeed or Formula feed? What about both?! Did you know that was a thing because I sure didn't! She first latched about an hour after...
Meghan Hartman
- Oct 10, 2021
Postpartum Recipe - Baked Oatmeal!
One of our favorite Postpartum Doula tasks is meal prepping and preparing nourishing meals for our clients. Breakfast is one of those...
Alyia Cutler
- Oct 3, 2021
Never Say Never!
Something that comes up quite often in Childbirth Education is a Birth Plan- and the likelihood that things may not go as planned. Life...
Meghan Hartman
- Sep 26, 2021
Creating a Postpartum Plan
Preparing for birth can be all consuming. You go to your OB or midwife appointments, you do this scan and that test, you get the nursery...
Meghan Hartman
- Sep 12, 2021
What's the deal with Inductions??
You're approaching your due date and everyone is asking you, texting you, asking your partner - Is there a baby yet? Depending on your...
Alyia Cutler
- Sep 3, 2021
HANDS OFF OUR BODIES
There are a lot of different types of Doulas. We're like anything else- theres some doulas who think and practice one way, and some,...
Alyia Cutler
- Aug 14, 2021
When Professionals Are Wrong
Have you ever experienced a time when you had a feeling something was wrong- off- not right- and you brought it up to a professional in...
Alyia Cutler
- Aug 8, 2021
Vacation with a Newborn? We Got You Covered!
Happy Summer Break! Or maybe you’re reading this over the winter as you prepare for a big trip with your newborn! Either way, we know it...
Alyia Cutler
- Jul 22, 2021
What is a Natural Birth?
If you're new here, it's important to know something about us: We believe language matters. We use inclusive language, we respect...
Meghan Hartman
- Jul 18, 2021
How do I Breastfeed* with Raynauds?!
*we prefer to use inclusive language like Body Feeding in general. In this case we chose ‘Breastfeed’ due to the specific nature of...
Alyia Cutler
- Jul 8, 2021
Can I Have Sex While Pregnant?
It is perfectly safe for pregnant people to have sexual intercourse. Of course there are exceptions to every rule and if you’ve been...
Alyia Cutler
- Jul 1, 2021
Did My Water Break or Did I Pee?
Let’s start with some anatomy... did you know that the uterus sits above the bladder? Aha! That explains so much... And within the uterus...
Alyia Cutler
- Jun 26, 2021
What Should I Do?
We often say, 'Parenthood begins as soon as you decide to grow your family.' It doesn't always feel "real" until a few weeks/months into...
Alyia Cutler
- Jun 20, 2021
What is a Mealtrain??
If you’ve taken a childbirth ed class with us, or met with us about Postpartum Doula Support, or read any of our recent newsletters,...
Meghan Hartman
- May 24, 2021
Pregnancy Diaries: Due Date Date
"When is your due date?" "Any baby yet?" "Still pregnant?" (no I just like to leave my baby at home and walk around with a watermelon...