We all know that pregnancy can come with its fair share of aches, tension, and sleepless nights. Many parents want relief without relying solely on medication or waiting for discomfort to resolve on its own. That’s where alternative therapies for pregnancy discomforts can offer meaningful, gentle, and supportive solutions. Two of the most effective options? Read more

This blog post was written for Doulas of Utah by our friends at Yarrow Therapy and Counseling Services. Pregnancy often comes with planning, baby registries, feedings, sleep, and nursery décor. But one of the most important parts of postpartum is often overlooked: preparing emotionally. Postpartum isn’t just about caring for a new baby; it’s about Read more

At Doulas of Utah, we support a wide range of families with a wide range of parenting styles. In our prenatal visits with birth doula clients and during postpartum planning sessions with postpartum doula clients, one question comes up again and again: What routines should we start with our newborn? We always approach this with Read more

This post was written for Doulas of Utah by our friends at Statera Chiropractic. When your baby cries for hours each day, despite being fed, changed, and comforted, it can leave parents feeling helpless and exhausted. If your baby cries for more than three hours a day, at least three days a week, it’s often Read more

Gestational diabetes is one of those pregnancy curveballs that shows up quietly, then suddenly becomes a major topic of conversation at your prenatal appointment. One minute you’re debating which cereal sounds best at midnight, and the next you’re handed that infamous bright orange drink for your glucose screening. You down it and fight like hell Read more

“If I introduce a bottle, will my baby stop wanting to nurse?” This is one of the most common concerns I hear from expectant parents who are planning to breastfeed. The short answer is this: introducing a bottle doesn’t have to interfere with breastfeeding when it’s done intentionally and thoughtfully. Breastfeeding is a relationship, and Read more