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By Doula Tory Right now, we have a mama in the throws of the Superwoman-guilt game. After successfully, exclusively breastfeeding for 5 months, she has returned to full time work outside the home. Alarm clocks, breast pumps…the works. She has a supremely supportive husband and…
“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 The Welcome Baby Care Doulas Depression is the most common complication of childbirth and by far the most difficult to cope with. The information outreach to expectant moms is pretty strong in our culture and most women know—by the time they bring home baby—what…
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 As our time with a client comes to an end, we are often asked to help think through the next phase of support: Childcare. This can be a difficult decision. It’s your child! Of course you want the whole package. You want…
By Welcome Baby Care Although we have certain company standards, our doulas are vastly different in terms of personality and areas of expertise! Here’s what our clients say about: Karen -She has a gentle, calming presence. -She is…
Pregnant?! Yippee! Now what? Decisions. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Breast or bottle? Sleep sack or swaddle? Crib or co-sleeper? The first name, the middle, the nursery paint. What snack to put in your purse for when you feel faint? There really are about 500 important decisions…
By Jen Wittes While writing a recent article about The 4th Trimester for Minnesota Parent, I picked the brain of Krista Post, a local expert on postpartum mental health. I first met Krista at our monthly Welcome Baby Care meeting last spring. She had so much insightful information…