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If you are soon-to-be expecting your first little bundle of joy, you no doubt have learned a lot about pregnancy. And in turn, you have learned first-hand about all of the, how shall we say? Unglamorous things about being pregnant? Point being, we’re sure you’ve…
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…
Hey there Mamas, Throughout January we’ve supported a loose theme of “health” here at the blog. The baby weight, the self-care, the New Year’s resolutions…it’s all up for grabs. Sometimes (especially in January) we take ourselves too seriously with all of this. We substitute kale.…
Juicing. Is it just a fad? Something that phases through every few years only to be replaced by the next latest and greatest health kick? Sort of. Home juicing has been around forever, spiking in popularity here and there. Lately, it’s bigger than ever, for a…
January has many people thinking of HEALTH. Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking, eliminating stress or simply eating more veggies, health goals are on most New Year’s resolutions lists. Of course, the health of new mothers is challenged by post birth recovery, extra baby weight,…
No matter how low-key your celebration, the post-holiday lull can bring about a serious mood dip. It’s not a stretch to compare it to the postpartum hormone crash. There is a build up to the holidays — shopping and baking and parties and song —…
By Doula Jen
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 Karen As Doula Jen mentioned here on the blog earlier this week, the winter months are ripe for a deeper struggle with postpartum depression, or at least a more significant bout of the baby blues. Studies show that women who take fish oil…
By Doula Jen Many find a hard time staying cheerful during the dark, cold winter months. Add wonky hormones and isolation at home with a new baby? It would make anyone a little blue—joyful about the birth of the baby, of course—but a little blue.…
