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One of the key ingredients to a successful relationship is skillful communication. We know this, we try to practice this. We often feel like we’re falling far short of “skillful.” Which communication practices are healthy habits? Which are like TNT to an otherwise peaceful evening?…
It’s relationship month here at the blog! Today, we give a shout out to an old doula standard — the little love note. We like to leave them for mamas throughout our shifts — just a few words of encouragement by the coffee pot or…
It’s SLEEP month here at the blog! We couldn’t let this opportunity pass without paying trepidatious homage to the most common, most repetitive, most HEATED argument plaguing new parents: Who gets more sleep? “But I did the 2 a.m. diaper…and it was a blow out!”…
No matter how low-key your celebration, the post-holiday lull can bring about a serious mood dip. It’s not a stretch to compare it to the postpartum hormone crash. There is a build up to the holidays — shopping and baking and parties and song —…
By Carrie Palmer In a lot of ways, I was robbed of my early days as a mother. My twins came one month early and as a result had a few weeks in the NICU. It was hard to not bring them home right away.…
By Doula Jen Late one night, I was sitting with a new mom and dad during a breastfeeding session. I was observing the latch, answering questions, fetching snacks — you know, the doula standard. At the time the couple was also temporarily supplementing a little…
By Doula Jen Dearest Mama, It’s your first day back to work! I’m sure you’re carrying a HEAVY bag of mixed emotions — anxiety, doubt, fear, excitement, relief… You’re tired, possibly still recovering from birth. You’re doubting your choice in child care. You’re doubting your…
By Doula Jen
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…