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By Lisa Erbes, Welcome Baby Care Certified Lactation Counselor and Director of Education Every mom needs… to feel confident about her choices in parenting. Every mom needs… to feel successful every single day as she cares for and understands her baby. Every mom needs… to…
By Doula Tory -Welcome Baby Care resource binder (or the links plugged in to my phone) -Slippers with no-slip, grippy bottoms -sweater (different people, different temperature preferences!) -granola bar -water bottle -EXTRA SHIRT! (messy babies) -Moby wrap -phone charger (especially for timing feedings) -toothbrush and…
By Doula Jen Within the month, the Royal Baby will be born! You know—Wills and Kate’s tot, third in line for the throne, occupant of the most photographed belly bump in tabloid history. While there continues to be breathless discussion of pram shopping, plans for…
By The Welcome Baby Care Doulas Of course, we support all feeding choices. We are doulas. We are cheerleaders. We support many families and a wide variety of parenting styles. Your baby, after all. We are not insanely anti-formula, but—as you would expect—would prefer to…
By Doula Jen We often talk about the wonderful work that we do, the meals we make, the classes we teach, the ways in which we support new families. I thought it would be fun to give you a list of 10 things a Welcome…
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 Doula Luisa
By Jen Wittes and Tana Harahan Let’s jump right in. Yesterday we explored the basics of homeopathy. Now we hone in on the specifics of treating those nearest and dearest to the Welcome Baby Care staff—moms and babies! Pregnancy…there are so many contradictions and recommendations.…
By Doula Marnie I became a doula because I know how difficult motherhood can be! I understand the challenge and often, the loneliness… As a mother of six children under the age of 8, I had an unsupportive spouse, a busy extended family who lived…
By Jen Wittes Last week I joked about a doula’s tendency to use certain words: placenta, lochia, and nipple come to mind. My big confession was a particular fondness for discussion of the perineum, or the area between the vaginal opening and the anus. Perfectly benign…
