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By Doula Jen Last week we discussed a handful of things that may WORSEN postpartum depression. Today we flip that topic completely to talk about what might make a case of postpartum anxiety more manageable. These are not cures, but tips and boosters to add to…
By Doula Jen Dear (tired, awesome) Moms and Pops, Wanted to take a minute to talk about Welcome Baby Care’s view on feeding choices. As doulas and lactation consultants, we wholeheartedly celebrated World Breastfeeding Week—in our actions, in preparing for the upcoming CLC training here…
By Doula Jen Yes! They work! Especially when Mama is tired or stressed or when Baby is cluster feeding. Perfect with a cup of tea or a tall glass of milk! Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 4…
By Doula Patti Sweet Baby E and I went on a little walk today to Caribou Coffee, enjoying the all too brief summer season. LOVE her gorgeous smile — she’s showing me how much she enjoys going for walks with her friend Patti! These smiles…
By Doula Jen [separator headline=”h4″ title=”It’s World Breastfeeding Week!”] One of the biggest challenges a nursing mom may face is continued breastfeeding after the return to work. You’re tired, busy, overwhelmed, trying to prove yourself to your boss! And the pump? Kind of a drag.…
By Welcome Baby Care Oh! To be a new parent… The coos and cuddles, bubbles and babbles. The smell of Baby’s hair—the sweet, milky smell of Baby’s breath! Oh! But you’re tired. So, so tired. Just when the night feedings became manageable, teething started. Then…
By Carrie Palmer, Twin Cities mother of twins. It’s 7:15 AM, and I am already running late. My sons are awake asking for “Mommy! Daddy!” My husband, who does the morning routine, is still asleep. He has been out late the two nights prior with…
By Doula Jen We know that the risk of developing perinatal mood disorders lessens with postpartum preparedness, quality support, education and self-care. However, sometimes the predisposition for depression is gripping, the birth traumatic, or unforeseen family crisis both untimely and severe. And it hits…no matter…
By Jen Wittes Dr. Walker Karraa is a writer, researcher, and educator. She is a leading mind in the field of women’s health. Her first book, Transformed by Postpartum Depression: Women’s Stories of Trauma and Growth, will be published by Praeclarus Press, Fall 2014. Dr. Karraa…
By Doula Jen Families use a postpartum doula at different degrees of consistency, for varying lengths of time–three day shifts per week for one month, one overnight per week for the better part of a year, round the clock care indefinitely, 2-3 shifts in the…
