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Dear Parents who are also… Partners in crime, matches made in mail rooms, crush puppies, walkers of the same chosen path with snacks packed for healthy detours… In the honest and messy and swollen trenches that we experts call “Postpartum” with a capital P, I…
By Welcome Baby Care As your doulas and lactation counselors, we are thankful for: Baby’s chubby toes. Dad’s fumbling (but ultimately successful) first diaper change. Mama’s hormonal outbursts and subsequent tearful apology. Coffee. Burping Baby by moonlight. Milky smiles. Every crazy family dog. That brownie…
From Your Friends at Welcome Baby Care Today we are THANKFUL for YOU! Much thanks to everyone who has supported WBC over the past year. We love our sweet babies, moms, dads, and friends. Wishing you a wonderful holiday!
By Doula Tory Since the introduction of our blog, we have often discussed WHY new parents should hire a postpartum doula. Naturally, the benefits present differently for every family, but the basic WHY is obvious. Support is support. Every parent deserves support, every parent NEEDS…
By Doula Karen Always happy to share the tricks of the trade! Babies that are burped over the shoulder are less likely to spit up. For night feedings, babies will eat more when you change their diapers midway during the feeding. This will reawaken a…
By Doula Jen As we were sending out reminders and invites for our First Annual WBC Family Picnic, I took a moment to look over our complete client list and I counted up just how many of those mamas I’ve worked with. At the time…
“Everybody needs some time to rejuvenate, refresh, recharge and begin again. Seeing baby’s face is the best way to relax, refresh, rejuvenate and recharge.” -Revathi Sankaran
By Doula Jen I recently chatted with two AMAZING mothers of twins, Carrie and Ilene. These rock stars generously shared their thoughts on choosing a nanny over daycare, the interview process, and life with an in-home nanny. The mamas found their nannies in completely different…
By Charlie Owens Right from the start mom and baby have a primal connection. How can we as dads nurture our own special connection with our baby? There are many ways to bond with your newborn and each of us will have to figure out…
In honor of the New Year, we’re dusting off an old essay written by our very own Doula Jen for skirt! Magazine. The New Year, for us, means new opportunities to help Minnesota families nurture new life. Here at the WBC blog, we often discuss our…
