• Finding the Best Childcare for Your Family

    Finding the Best Childcare for Your Family

    Finding the best childcare arrangement and providers for your family is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and thorough research. The care provider you select will play a crucial role in your child’s development, safety, and well-being. Here are key steps to ensure you make an informed choice. Thoroughly Reviewing Qualifications of Care Providers… Read more

  • Navigating Visitors with a Newborn

    Navigating Visitors with a Newborn

    The arrival of a baby is a joyful occasion, but it can also bring about new challenges—especially when it comes to navigating visitors with a newborn. This is even more pronounced during the holidays when family and friends are eager to celebrate and meet the newest member of the family. While it’s wonderful to have… Read more

  • How CranioSacral Therapy Supports Postpartum Healing

    How CranioSacral Therapy Supports Postpartum Healing

    Written for Doulas of Utah by Janelle Maxwell LMT, Diplomate Certified CranioSacral Therapist Hi! I’m Janelle, a certified CranioSacral Therapist, and I have the honor to support women and families during postpartum through CranioSacral Therapy. The postpartum period—the first three months after childbirth—is a unique and transformative period for new mothers. It’s a time of profound adjustment as you… Read more

  • How an IBCLC Can Transform Your Breastfeeding Journey

    How an IBCLC Can Transform Your Breastfeeding Journey

    Written for Doulas of Utah by Brianne Taggart, RN, IBCLC, CEIM and Owner/CEO of Breezy Babies Breastfeeding is often described as a natural process, but let’s be honest—“natural” doesn’t always mean “easy.” Maybe you’ve heard it’s supposed to just click, but instead, you’re facing sore nipples, a baby who won’t latch, or constant worries about your milk… Read more

  • How Acupuncture Can Support Your Pregnancy, Preparation for Labor, and Postpartum Recovery

    How Acupuncture Can Support Your Pregnancy, Preparation for Labor, and Postpartum Recovery

    Written for Doulas of Utah by Megan Elaine Sewell, LAc., EAMP at Wild Sage Acupuncture Stabilizing Your Pregnancy and Managing Distressing Symptoms Acupuncture is an ancient practice that involves inserting fine needles into specific body points to balance the flow of vital energy or qi through pathways known as meridians. The ancient practice of acupuncture has expanded globally,… Read more

  • Pelvic Floor Therapy After Childbirth in Salt Lake City

    Pelvic Floor Therapy After Childbirth in Salt Lake City

    Written for Doulas of Utah by Dr. Kristina Hanson, DPT, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist at Uplift Pelvic Health and Wellness. When I was pregnant with my first child, I did everything to prepare to give birth. I exercised, took birthing classes, and eagerly awaited my baby’s arrival. However, like so many new parents, I wasn’t… Read more