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Pregnancy Sleep
I have NEVER slept worse in my life than I did during my first pregnancy. And yes, that includes when my babies were newborns. When I became pregnant with my first baby, I anticipated feeling sick and having food aversions. I also fully expected to just be uncomfortable as my pregnancy progressed. Those were things… Read more
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Birth Doula Biases
I saw a (now deleted) post yesterday from a popular birth worker influencer that shocked me. It was an audio clip of someone giving birth. From the audio, it was clear the labor had reached the pushing stage, and several people were coaching the birthing person. You could hear that they were being guided on… Read more
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Stay-At-Home-Mom Syndrome
Every day was the same. I wiped butts, changed diapers, prepared food that went untouched, filled and re-filled water bottles and milk bottles about 50 times, cleaned up messes, explained continuously why we couldn’t go outside to play in the 15-degree Utah weather, beat myself up about allowing too much screen time, but dreaded spending… Read more
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A Night Nanny’s Guide to Surviving Life with a Newborn
The first six weeks with a newborn can be a blur of sleepless nights, constant feedings, and learning the unique rhythms of your baby. It’s a beautiful but exhausting time, and many parents find themselves struggling to get the rest they need to recover from birth and adjust to their new role. While every baby… Read more
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Pumping Tips from a Postpartum Doula
Pumping can be a great way to ensure your baby gets breast milk while also allowing for flexibility in feeding. Whether you’re exclusively pumping, building a freezer stash, or balancing pumping with breastfeeding, knowing when, how, and how often to pump can make the process easier. As a postpartum doula, I’ve helped many parents navigate… Read more
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Postpartum Doula Support for Twins
Welcoming a new baby into your family comes with its own set of challenges and joys—but welcoming two? Life with twin newborns can feel like an entirely different world. Double the feedings, double the diaper changes, and double the cuddles. While twins bring so much love and excitement, caring for two newborns at once can… Read more