Many of us across the US, because of COVID-19 are under stay-at-home orders, bringing major upheaval into our daily lives. Whether it’s trying to set up your dining room as your new office, homeschooling your kids, or trying to find a store that has toilet…
This pretty much goes without saying, but we are living in very stressful and anxious times right now. Even more so if you have a little bundle of joy at home (or will soon). Bringing home a new baby flips your world on its head…
What does a postpartum doula do? How do I know if I need one? The question on many parents’ minds is: How bad does it really have to be for us to call in some help? Sure, you can approach those first newborn weeks with that…
Night Nurses Helping New Mom’s Get Some Much Needed Rest Hadn’t considered a baby night nurse? Here’s why you should. Picture the scene…Your new baby has arrived. You’re ready for the diapers, the onesies and…the sleepless nights. Or maybe you’re several weeks into this game…
For Preemie Parents Dearest Preemie Parents, There is nothing I can say that would do justice to what you’ve been through and how strong you are. I see in you such resilience – and also a million other things: anger, joy, frustration, wonder, fear, resolve.…
We asked a WBC superstar… “My name is Patti and I have been a CPD for almost 3 years, although it feels like much longer because I worked in the hospital postpartum/newborn nursery unit for 23 years prior to WBC. For all those mamas that asked, Can I…
Some women — for example, those with a previous history of depression or anxiety — are prone to postpartum mood disorders. Other risk factors include a tumultuous puberty, tendency toward intense PMS, a traumatic birth experience and lack of support. While support from either family…
We asked Doula Jen’s daughter to weigh in on this month’s blog topic: What is a postpartum doula? Here’s what she came up with: I know many people who have had babies and I know it’s probably not easy. First of all, you have to…
By Kate Andrew and Jen Wittes Yesterday, we talked about caregiver burnout. Today we take a fun look at how it seriously affects some of the hardest working caregivers around…midwives! Our friend Kate is well into her midwife apprenticeship at Helping Hands Birth Services, after…
By Doula Jen For both birth and postpartum doulas alike, there is a certain stereotype. Vegan, purple scarves, acupuncture enthusiast, co-op shopper, knitting needles in purse, perhaps a strong feeling or two about the modern need to shave…or not. OK, so some of these characteristics–however…
