by Emma Devin | Jul 9, 2026 | Baby Care, Contributor, Feeding (Breastfeeding, Nursing), Mental Health, Sleep
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that only shows up around 3 a.m., feeding a baby for the third time that night, wondering if this is actually as hard as it feels or if you’re just tired. It is that hard. Night feeding is one of the most physically...
by Emma Devin | Jun 12, 2026 | Baby Care, Birth, C-section, Contributor, Doula, Feeding (Breastfeeding, Nursing), Health Care, Mental Health, Nutrition, Postpartum, Pregnancy
The Honest Answer A doula is a trained, experienced person who supports you during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. We don’t deliver babies, we don’t do medical tasks, and we don’t make decisions about your care. What we do is hold space for you, offer...
by Emma Devin | May 19, 2026 | Contributor, Uncategorized
You come home from the hospital (or birth center, or your own bed) and suddenly you’re responsible for a tiny human. Your body is bleeding, aching, and hormonally chaotic. You haven’t slept in days. You might be in pain from birth or surgery. And everyone...
by Emma Devin | Apr 13, 2026 | Birth, C-section, Contributor, Doula, Health Care, Pregnancy
There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding this procedure – leading to misinformation and a lack of education that can cause confusion and anxiety for expectant parents — as if there wasn’t already enough of that happening! So let’s explore some of the...
by Emma Devin | Apr 13, 2026 | Birth, C-section, Contributor, Doula, Health Care, Pregnancy
Photo by Alexa Mazzarello This month is Cesarean Awareness Month. You might be thinking – why exactly do c-sections need awareness? While c-sections can be life-saving for parents and babies in certain situations, they are also associated with higher risks of...