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My Go To Tea for Pregnancy & Postpartum

Apr 24, 2022

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 bottle and make our millionth trip to the bathroom. It's the same in Postpartum - MUST. CONSUME. WATER. We feel an insatiable thirst, especially if you are choosing to breast/chest feed! I don't know about you but there were points in my pregnancy and early postpartum that I was just plain sick of drinking water. Limited caffeine (I still had my

When Should I Leave For the Hospital?!

Jan 16, 2022

When Should I Leave For the Hospital?!

You've gone what feels like years being pregnant and FINALLY things start to happen. You're anxious, excited, nervous, scared....alllllll the feelings. "Should we go to the hospital now? What about now? I think we should go now." One of the top questions we get asked when we teach Childbirth Education is "When do I know to leave for the hospital?" We have some questions, tricks and things to look out for that will help you determine if now is a good time to start the car and

How Combo Feeding Saved My Breastfeeding

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 she was born. What a strange and wonderful feeling that first time was. Such a relief I thought. I knew that breastfeeding was going to be hard, but I thought "Not us. It won't be *that* hard for us." Why I thought we were excluded was beyond me. It was about day 4? 5? 6? (that time is really fuzzy to me) that we had to give her her first bo

Postpartum Recipe - Baked Oatmeal!

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 meals that can be quickly missed. Before you know it you're reheating your coffee and reading 12:30pm on the clock! Here is one of our go to recipes that you can bake and have for the whole week! Love that. Baked Blueberry Oatmeal (Make it seasonal and add in your favorite fruits!) adapted from Cookie + Kate Healthy Baked Oatmeal Notes & Tips T

Creating a Postpartum Plan

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 ready, the baby shower invites out, the registry perfected. You do all the baby laundry and narrow down your long list of names. You take your Childbirth Ed course, meet with your Birth Doula, take prenatal yoga and write your Birth Plan or your Birth Preferences. But what about Postpartum? Does your provider talk to you what to expect or ho

What's the deal with Inductions??

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 pregnancy, where you're planning to give birth and your provider, the word induction may come up. Let us walk you through exactly what inductions are, when they come up in your talks with your provider and how to be prepared! Inducing labor (aka labor induction) is when your provider begins the labor process before your body spontaneously goes

Vacation with a Newborn? We Got You Covered!

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 can feel daunting to pack for vacation with a baby in tow. The idea of bringing everything but the kitchen sink feels good in some ways, and suuuuper stressful in others! We’ve had our share of trips with baby’s and we’re happy to share some things we learned (the hard way...) Whether you’re mapping your road trip or booking your flight, the

How do I Breastfeed* with Raynauds?!

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 raynauds to the breast/nipple, specifically. If you have raynauds and you are chest/body feeding we see you and hope this post has helpful information Choosing to use your body to feed your baby whether it be breast / chest feeding or exclusively pumping, already comes with its challenges. But what happens when there is pain involved? Everything

Pregnancy Diaries: Due Date Date

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 under my shirt.......) "Walking that baby out?" "Have lots of sex!" "Eat dates!" "Have a glass of wine." And the list goes on and on. Anyone else getting or have gotten the Due Date texts, phone calls, random person at the grocery store chats??? It all comes with love, I know. Every person who has checked in, asked when the due date is, given t

4 Ways to Kickstart Labor

May 10, 2021

4 Ways to Kickstart Labor

You’re 38, 39, 40, dare we even say 41 weeks pregnant. You feel you may as well be 52 weeks pregnant at this point... or what is 10 years in weeks...?! Regardless, we KNOW the feeling- all too well. You get to the point of desperation where you’re willing to try *almost* anything to get that baby O U T. Spicy Thai for dinner? Check. Eggplant Parm? Check. Ordered bulk pineapple and dates? Check, check. Forget our own experiences being pregnant- as doulas we really see it all.

Summer Pregnancy Must Haves

May 3, 2021

Summer Pregnancy Must Haves

It’s all fun and games until the weather hits 80... suddenly your fingers and toes have doubled in size, your thighs are velcroed together, and you can’t tell if your underwear is soaked from sweat, discharge, or your own urine. GOOD TIMES! The upside is you no longer need the extra weight of a big coat or chunky sweater but my oh my the heat can be a real killer. So what do you do? Turn to your trusty Doula for support! Here are a list of our favorite ways to beat the heat:

Secret Tip for Labor!

Apr 23, 2021

Secret Tip for Labor!

Are you ready for one of our top tips for Labor?! There is so much information out there to prepare for this new little babe to come into your world. From first trimester coping techniques to sleeping positions as your belly and baby grow! There is so much to consider!!! Now you've come to the point in your pregnancy where you are starting to think about the "big day". SO EXCITING! And also maybe really scary? We understand all the feelings on the spectrum when it comes to th

7 Ways to Relieve Nausea in Pregnancy

Apr 23, 2021

7 Ways to Relieve Nausea in Pregnancy

Congratulations! You found out you’re pregnant and now you’re feeling like....$hit.... You can be honest with us. :) There’s quite a bit of feelings that circulate our system when we find out we’re pregnant. Some of us feel excitement or dread, joy or fear, energized or sick as a dog- or any combo of of it! Nausea during Pregnancy is quite common during the First Trimester and often naturally subsides between 13-16 weeks*. If you have some “morning sickness” morning, noon, or

How Do I Shower with a Newborn?

Apr 19, 2021

How Do I Shower with a Newborn?

First off- Congratulations! Welcome to Parenthood! Isn’t it funny that one of the most simple and rewarding acts- a shower- is now something you’re googling how to do ?! We get it. Finding a new rhythm with a newborn in tow can be challenging, daunting, and often quite comical when you keep perspective. There may be lots of new things in your future. For now, let’s figure out how you can shower with a newborn. • If you are one of those lucky parents whose newborn sleeps peace

Postpartum Recovery Tips After a Vaginal Birth

Apr 11, 2021

Postpartum Recovery Tips After a Vaginal Birth

Doesn't matter if you had as we call it "quickie rickie" "easy" vaginal birth where you were in labor for 2 hours and here baby is, or if you labored for hours and hours and then pushed for hours and hours, your Vulva and Vagina went through some trauma and needs ample TLC. Also side note...even if you had a Belly Birth your pelvic floor, vagina, vulva and anus held a lot of weight for 10 months so these tips and tricks will feel nice no matter what route your baby decided to

What is the Doulas Relationship with My Hospital?

Apr 11, 2021

What is the Doulas Relationship with My Hospital?

So often we get asked if we have experience working at a specific hospital in the area. (The short answer is: heck yes we do!) And we believe our clients are asking because they feel worried, anxious, and/or concerned that they won’t be listened to or cared for the way they want in the hospital or by their provider. That is so understandable!! By asking if we have a lot of experience in the hospital they plan to use, they are asking, in a way, if we have relationships or conn

Should I Get the COVID vaccine while Pregnant or Postpartum?

Mar 22, 2021

Should I Get the COVID vaccine while Pregnant or Postpartum?

I don't know. Should you?! You could! You also could not! As more and more states are making pregnancy a part of the list of priority groups eligible for the vaccine, you may be googling this very question. Ooooooooof talk about a heavy hitter question. Or maybe it's not for you! Maybe you know exactly what side of the line you stand on. I commend you for your stability and unwavering stance. For those of us who are completely unsure, I wanted to give everyone some resources

What Should I ask a Doula?!

Mar 14, 2021

What Should I ask a Doula?!

Congratulations! You are ready to hire a Birth Doula and you’re wondering what to ask to make sure that you hire the perfect doula for you. We get it!! Birth Doulas are trained professionals. Our job is to provide you with judgement-free, compassionate support during your pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. We will guide you through your experience with the latest and most up-to-date education. We will support you physically during childbirth using our broad knowledge base

8 things I wish I knew before my Cesarean Birth

Mar 5, 2021

8 things I wish I knew before my Cesarean Birth

I don’t often share my birth stories because I’m a Doula. I’m a Doula down to my bones. I eat, sleep (what is sleep?), and breathe Doula. And part of that means keeping my own experiences as just that- mine. Your births will be yours and I will never allow my own personal experience to cloud, inform, or take away from yours. I hold a unique role at your birth and I take that responsibility and honor seriously. A piece of my ability to hold space for you is to keep my own “ish

Am I a Bad Mom?

Mar 5, 2021

Am I a Bad Mom?

Chances are, if you’re googling this at midnight, or sitting on a bench in 20 degree cold at the park while your kids play (IT ME) you’re probably not. But oof is it easy to go there. It is so easy to feel like a failure. To feel like every snack served, every spill cleaned, every single sock collected, is a reminder of all the ways you screwed up your kids that day. What used to be endless lists of To-Dos at the office, people/projects to follow up on, has become endless lis

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