The Doulas of Utah Blog

If there’s a gap running down the middle of your stomach that won’t close no matter how many crunches you do, you might be dealing with diastasis recti, and crunches are actually one of the worst things you can do for it. Diastasis recti postpartum is extremely common, not rare, not a sign of a… Read more

Pregnancy comes with plenty of timelines: when to choose a pediatrician, when to prepare the nursery, when to pack your hospital bag. But one thing families often don’t think about until much later is when to start looking for postpartum support. The short answer? Earlier than you might think. You don’t need to have every… Read more

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