By Doula Jen Families use a postpartum doula at different degrees of consistency, for varying lengths of time–three day shifts per week for one month, one overnight per week for the better part of a year, round the clock care indefinitely, 2-3 shifts in the…
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…
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By Doula Gretchen Looking back, I now recognize and appreciate the time, energy, and love my mom put into raising me and my siblings. I see it differently as I did as a child. Though I adored her growing up, I took the work of a stay-at-home-mom…
By Doula Tammy Hello Moms and Dads, Just stopping by to muse on this wonderful, chaotic, messy, demanding, amazing, inspiring, tiring, INTERESTING, and ultimately heart-warming career path I’ve chosen. What surprises and delights me each and every time I step into your lives, hold your…
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…
By Doula Patti Location: Apartment Building near Lake Calhoun Time: 10:40 — I’ll be nice and early! Feeling: Ready and confident. I pull up to the garage door behind another car and enter. I don’t see any card swiping device, so I figure it’s an…
By Doula Jen We love grandmas—really, we do. Nothing compares to just how much they love that baby. But… Grandmas—well-meaning and wonderful as they may be—are often too invested, too opinionated, too much a guest! As doulas, we count on Grandma. Her lasagna, her gifts…
By Welcome Baby Care What an incredible year…check it out! -44 families served. -8085 hours of care. -2 lives saved in medical emergencies. -Many saved in terms of much needed support! -17 lactation visits. -16 families with multiples! -7 doulas–the record number working an overnight at…
By Doula Jen Dear Brand New Week One Mama, Let’s cut to the chase: stay at home! Stay at home, stay at home, STAY AT HOME! More and more I see these weary, wobbly, deer-in-the-headlights mamas out and about in the cold and crazy world, little baby…