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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How Many Hours of Postpartum Support Do Most Families Need?
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
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The Difference Between Hunger, Tiredness, and Fussiness in Newborns
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
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How to Choose a Night Nanny: 7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring
Bringing home a new baby often comes with sleepless nights, endless questions, and the realization that extra support may be helpful. As you explore your options, you may come across terms like night nanny, night nurse, overnight newborn care specialist, or postpartum doula. No matter what title is used, asking the right questions can help… Read more
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What New Parents Are Most Surprised By After Baby Arrives
Most parents spend months preparing for labor, choosing baby gear, and setting up the nursery. But once baby arrives, many discover that some of the biggest surprises have nothing to do with diapers or swaddles. Every family’s experience is different, but there are a few things that consistently catch new parents off guard. How Much… Read more
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The Mental Load of New Parenthood
Before having a baby, most parents expect the physical demands of newborn life. What often comes as a surprise is the mental load that comes with it. When I’m talking about the mental load, I’m talking about the constant, invisible work of managing daily life. It’s remembering when the baby last ate, scheduling pediatric appointments,… Read more
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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