by Gill Damborg | Nov 13, 2023 | Baby Care, Birth, Doula, Featured, Feeding (Breastfeeding, Nursing), Postpartum, Pregnancy, Sleep
As a parent and caregiver myself, I know what the most valuable gift is for a new family. Spoiler alert: it’s not the tiny little onesies, classic books or soothing stuffies. Don’t get me wrong, I loved those too, but the most valuable gift I received when I was...
by Gill Damborg | Oct 13, 2023 | Loss, Our Brood
Content Warning: This post contains discussions of stillbirth and early infant loss. Due to its heavy nature and content we suggest you take breaks when necessary, and check in with yourself. We also encourage you to have a support person accessible to you —...
by Gill Damborg | Oct 1, 2023 | Loss, Our Brood
This post was written for Ovry, a company that provides affordable, earth-friendly, and inclusive home pregnancy and fertility tests. Content Warning: This post contains discussions of miscarriage and early loss. Due to its heavy content, we suggest you take breaks...
by Gill Damborg | Feb 16, 2023 | Doula, Feeding (Breastfeeding, Nursing), Health Care, Parenting, Postpartum
How my baby weaned himself and I didn’t even realize it was happening. Wean: a verbweaned; weaning; weans 1: to accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing2: to detach from a source of dependence Note: I’ll be using the term breastfeeding...