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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 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 Mandi Mama will get her share of flowers after baby’s birth. And lasagna? So overdone. I like to think of “outside the box” ways to brighten the new mom’s day. Here are three of my faves: 1. Edible Arrangement or fancy food basket…
By Doula Jen Postpartum doulas tend to glorify moms. That’s fair. Moms are pretty darn cool and–you know–kind of our thing. This week, it’s Dad’s turn to shine! Happy Father’s Day, papas! Thank you, thank you for all you do for Mama and Baby. We…
By Doula Jen Before conception, parents have likely heard the terms “Baby Blues” and “Postpartum Depression.” They may think that the phrases are interchangeable or they may understand that the conditions are quite different. They may or may not have heard of Postpartum Anxiety or…
By Doula Jen Because it’s more than putting your child face down on a blanket and watching them lose it within 45 seconds! It is recommended that babies get 84 minutes of tummy time per day. Why? Spacial orientation and opposition from the earth, establishment of…
By Doula Jen …because you CAN’T rely on the temporary menopause brought on by breastfeeding. Why? Menstruation is the AFTERMATH of ovulation. The egg comes first. So, even if you have yet to see a period post-birth, you can’t be sure that an egg has…
