Doulas want birthing folk to recover and heal the fastest and smoothest they can. Taking care of yourself after birth is important. These tips will help those planning for or currently recovering from a cesarean birth.
Cesarean Birth Recovery Tips
What is postpartum anxiety?
One postpartum mood and anxiety disorder may be more common than you think. Learn more about postpartum anxiety.
New parent loneliness
The feeling of loneliness. So many of us are experiencing it. So many things can factor into being lonely. Did you know it is a common feeling of new parents? Loneliness and isolation are often feelings described by new parents. If you find yourself nodding along, know you are not the only lonely new parent. [...]
IV fluid and labor
Intravenous fluid can be a common medical tool used during labor. The most common reason for it is to prevent dehydration. IVs can also be placed as a way to administer medicine when needed. Did you know you have options? First off every birth place is different, and every provider is different. One way to [...]
Hospital Bag Checklist for Birth
Preparing for the big day of your baby's arrival means gathering all the things! Often a part of nesting and preparing is getting that bag of stuff you may need for labor all set up and ready. Who doesn't love a good checklist? And also who doesn't love a good bag? Well we have a [...]
Breastfeeding Basics
guest blog By Ashley Georgakopoulos, IBCLC As an individual lactation consultant outside of a hospital setting, I get the privilege of following the journeys of many parents with breastfeeding. Despite breastfeeding being a “natural” way to feed, it can also be a source of anxiety and uncertainty. There is a culture heavily reliant on concrete, [...]
Kindness is the new self-care
the secret to How to be happy. We all want to be happy. Happiness is something we all strive for. I mean I'm super into it. I also feel like lately we are all understanding more that caring for ourselves matters. Especially for our happiness. The phrase "self-care" certainly is thrown around a bunch lately. [...]
Changing Table Checklist
All babies poop. And because of that parents need a changing area station. We got a perfect changing table checklist for you that has all the things you may want in that location! Keep in mind when you are prepping the area that it is best to have all the supplies you may want during [...]
Must have postpartum supplies
As Postpartum & Infant Care Doulas we are experts at helping families feel more comfortable once their baby is born. Aside from instilling confidence in this new parent role we also know that the early postpartum time comes with some physical discomfort too. We are often asked, "What supplies should we have at home for [...]
Gentle stretches for pregnancy
Aches and pains are common in pregnancy. It can be hard to relax too! Movement can be helpful! Easy movements not only can relieve the pain during pregnancy but can help us find that rest we so desperately need. Restful and gentle stretches are a great way to invite calm and relaxation into the body! [...]