Here are my suggestions for things a freshly postpartum person may find quite handy, in no particular order… Organic EVOO Apply organic extra-virgin olive oil to your newborn’s bottom; this keeps meconium from sticking to skin and makes for much easier cleanup. Peri Bottle If you birthed at a hospital, they will let you takeContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Things You Need Postpartum”
Category Archives: Postpartum
What Happens at Doula Visits?
So you’re wondering — what exactly are doula prenatal/postnatal visits all about? As every doula is unique, so is the outline for visits, the number offered, content covered, and overall feel. As a Birth Boot Camp Doula, I prefer to call these “birth plan visits” to avoid confusion with a care provider’s prenatal and postpartumContinueContinue reading “What Happens at Doula Visits?”
How is Postpartum Doula Care Different From Friend & Family Help?
You might have heard of postpartum doulas and thought, “I’ve got family nearby and friends who will probably visit, so I don’t have the need.” It’s true that relatives and friends are tremendous assets to the postpartum support network. But here’s the thing: sometimes we may feel obligated to entertain or host guests who arriveContinueContinue reading “How is Postpartum Doula Care Different From Friend & Family Help?”
Cosleeping & Breastfeeding
Ah, sleep. Between the topics of how parents feed their child and how they medicate their child, somewhere we find the ultra-controversial topic of — dun dun dun (wish I could say zz, zzz, zzzz…) — infant sleep. Your heart says to keep your baby close at all times, but your head hesitates with concernsContinueContinue reading “Cosleeping & Breastfeeding”
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