By Doula Mandi I love the sophisticated simplicity of this job. The 4th trimester is a BIG time of crazy change for the new mom and yet, the simplest things can keep her calm and happy as she transitions. Here are 5 doula moments that…
By Doula Jen Had to share this for our doula readers! Moms and Dads, you can use this too over the holidays or at collaborative dinner parties. Cooking is one of my favorite things to do for a new mama. Yes, she loves it when…
By Doula Jen I cooked up this simple dish for a new mama just last week. Her own mother was visiting for the day and I served them small bowls of it in bed as they looked over proofs of Baby Girl’s first family photo…
By Doula Patti Women are born caregivers, so it comes as no surprise that our clients often try to turn the tables and take care of their doula! This may come in the form of extra water in the tea kettle, an invitation to the…
By Doula Jen Sometimes we end up working with a family for quite a while—beyond newborn, if you will. There are many different reasons for this, the specifics of multiples and parents with demanding jobs being the most common. Somewhere between months 6 and 12,…
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 Doulas love to leave a plate of muffins for the postpartum family. Feeds them for a week, feels like a treat. In honor of the approaching apple season, here’s one of my faves: Muffin Batter Ingredients: -2 cups flour –1 teaspoon baking…
By Doula Jen Last fall we shared this one in our newsletter. It’s always such a hit with the mamas—thought it was time to archive it on the blog. Smoothies are nothing short of glorious—especially as we busy our way through this last heat wave of…
By Doula Karen Four hour shift with adorable twins: Fed and burped the babies. Two splashy, slippery baths. Two loads of laundry. Emptied the garbage…and the recycling…AND the overloaded (twins!!) diaper pail. Folded and put away baby clothes. Picked up baby and doggie toys. Washed…
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…