The Doulas of Utah Blog
Real answers on postpartum recovery, overnight newborn care, and preparing for birth — written by Utah’s postpartum doula team for families across the Wasatch Front. New posts every week.
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The Cost of Sleep Deprivation During the Newborn Stage
Most new parents expect to lose some sleep after bringing home a baby. What often catches them off guard is just how much sleep deprivation can affect nearly every part of daily life. The newborn stage is filled with feeding schedules, diaper changes, and frequent night wakings. While these disruptions are completely normal, the cumulative… Read more
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How Overnight Support Helps Parents Recover
The first month with a newborn is often a mix of beautiful moments and complete exhaustion. While many parents expect interrupted sleep, they’re often surprised by just how much physical recovery, emotional adjustment, and around-the-clock newborn care happen all at once, and that’s where overnight support for new parents comes into play. For many families,… Read more
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What Normal Baby Sleep Really Looks Like (By Age)
This blog post was written for Doulas of Utah by our friend, Paola Mendoza, Pediatric Sleep Consultant with Rested Little. What Normal Baby Sleep Really Looks Like “Is my baby sleeping enough?” is one of the first questions parents ask me, often whispered at 3 a.m. with a baby on their chest. The honest answer is… Read more
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Delaying Newborn Procedures After Birth
Delaying newborn procedures after birth is something many families choose in order to create more uninterrupted bonding time during those first hours with their baby. While every birth and hospital experience is different, understanding your options ahead of time can help you feel more informed and prepared. What Are Newborn Procedures? Shortly after birth, babies… Read more
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Immediate Newborn Care After Birth
Immediate newborn care after birth focuses on helping your baby transition safely and comfortably into life outside the womb. While every birth experience is different, there are a few common steps that typically happen in those first minutes and hours. Understanding what to expect can help you feel more prepared and confident. The First Moments… Read more
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Preparing Siblings for a New Baby in Salt Lake City
Preparing siblings for a new baby is one of the most important, and often overlooked parts of getting ready for life with a newborn. While much of the focus is on the baby, helping older children adjust can make the transition smoother for the entire family. Start the Conversation Early Talking about the new baby… Read more