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By Doula Karen As Doula Jen mentioned here on the blog earlier this week, the winter months are ripe for a deeper struggle with postpartum depression, or at least a more significant bout of the baby blues. Studies show that women who take fish oil…
By Doula Jen Many find a hard time staying cheerful during the dark, cold winter months. Add wonky hormones and isolation at home with a new baby? It would make anyone a little blue—joyful about the birth of the baby, of course—but a little blue.…
By Doula Jen Still on the fence about becoming a postpartum doula? With our next training beginning just after the New Year, I wanted to take a moment to share some of my favorite doula moments. Maybe it will tip the scales in favor of…
By Doula Jen I, like many mothers, am thinking of Newtown, CT today. One year after the Sandy Hook shooting and I am still chilled by the stories that I read that day. While I grieved for those mothers and fathers then and continue to…
By Doula Jen Who says it’s all about soy sauce and snow peas? Try this Med twist on the classic stir-fry. Serve over orzo! Sautee until thoroughly cooked: -12 oz. of boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips) -1 can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed…
By Doula Jen Dear Brand New Week One Mama, Let’s cut to the chase: stay at home! Stay at home, stay at home, STAY AT HOME! More and more I see these weary, wobbly, deer-in-the-headlights mamas out and about in the cold and crazy world, little baby…
By Krista Post, Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Director at The Postpartum Counseling Center What would you think if your friend told you she was having thoughts of drowning her child…and that she could not get those thoughts out of her head? Or how do you…
By Doula Jen Got leftovers? Let’s go. Casseroles are a GREAT gift to leave behind for the new mama after a visit to help her adjust to life with Baby. Easy to portion, reheat, and munch on through the day. Perfect for postpartum! Ingredients: -your…
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