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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Meghan Hartman
- 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...
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...
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
- 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...
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...
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...
Alyia Cutler
- May 24, 2021
Cloth Diapering 101
Full disclosure: I’m no expert on Cloth Diapering! Three kids and years of trial and error have led me to the point where I feel slightly...
Kristin Misik
- May 17, 2021
Baby-Led Weaning: What You Need to Know
Ready to introduce your baby to food? Curious to learn about baby-led weaning but you don’t know how it works? Here are some tips to get...
Meghan Hartman
- May 10, 2021
Postpartum Meal Ideas
As both Birth and Postpartum Doulas we know the value to good preparation. During Pregnancy we spend a lot of time preparing for Baby's...
Alyia Cutler
- 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...
Alyia Cutler
- 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...
Meghan Hartman
- 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...
Alyia Cutler
- 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...
Alyia Cutler
- 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...
Alyia Cutler
- 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...
Alyia Cutler
- 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...
Alyia Cutler
- Mar 14, 2021
How to Unclog a Clogged Duct
Clogged Ducts (sometimes called Plugged or Blocked Ducts) is when a milk duct experiences a blockage and in turn, inhibits drainage. When...
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