This blog post was written for Doulas of Utah by our friends at the Salt Lake County Health Department. Bringing home a new baby is exciting. It also comes with many new things to learn. One important way to help keep your baby healthy is by protecting them from lead. The good news is that… Read more

This blog post was written for Doulas of Utah by our friend, Samantha Wyatt, of Create Motherly Love. My name is Samantha Wyatt. I’m a pregnant mom to 4 young children and the founder of Create Motherly Love. Create Motherly Love is a postpartum supplement company designed to help mothers thrive during the postpartum period.… Read more

When preparing for life with a newborn, one of the biggest questions many families ask is whether daytime support, overnight support, or a combination of both will best meet their needs. The answer depends less on your baby’s age and more on your family’s goals, lifestyle, and the type of support you’re hoping to receive.… Read more

The first month with a newborn can be exciting, emotional, and often overwhelming. While every family’s experience is unique, there are a few common mistakes we see new parents make, not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because no one prepares them for just how much life changes after bringing home a baby. The good… Read more

Preparing for life with a newborn often raises an important question: How much postpartum support do we actually need? The answer is different for every family. Your recovery, your baby’s needs, your support system, and your personal goals all play a role in determining what level of support will be most beneficial. There Isn’t a… Read more

One of the most common challenges new parents face is trying to figure out what their baby needs. When a newborn starts crying, it can be difficult to know whether they’re hungry, tired, uncomfortable, or simply overwhelmed by the world around them. The good news is that babies communicate through cues long before they can… Read more