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Feeding (Breastfeeding, Nursing)
What Mandy Len Catron Taught Me About the NICU
Content warning: This post discusses premature birth, NICU hospitalization, and the emotional...
Building a Postpartum Meal Train That Actually Works
"Let me know if you need anything" is one of the most common things new parents hear — and one of...
Night Feeding Without Losing Your Mind: A Doula’s Practical Guide
There's a particular kind of exhaustion that only shows up around 3 a.m., feeding a baby for the...
Newborn Sleep, Realistically: What the First 12 Weeks Actually Look Like
If you've been scrolling for a "newborn sleep schedule," we want to save you some time: there...
What is a Doula? (And Why You Might Actually Want One)
The Honest Answer A doula is a trained, experienced person who supports you during pregnancy,...
How Doulas Support Emotional Health After Birth
You've just given birth. Your body is recovering. Your hormones are shifting. You haven't slept in...
What a Doula Does (That Google, ChatGPT, and Your Mother-in-Law Can’t)
Google is helpful. ChatGPT is efficient. Your mom loves you. Your mother-in-law has opinions. But...
What Life With a Toddler Has Taught Me About Work
There are a few toys that, when my daughter Louie turns them on, immediately crank up the Sunday...
Breast/Chestfeeding Challenges: Common Feeding Issues, Causes & When to Get Support
In the quiet of a 2 a.m. feed, you’re watching your baby’s tiny jaw work, their fingers curled...
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