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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Night Nanny vs. Night Nurse in Salt Lake City: What’s the Difference?
When you’re searching for overnight help with your newborn, you’ve probably come across terms like “night nanny” and “night nurse.” If you’re in Salt Lake City, you might be wondering: what’s the actual difference, and which one do you need? Short answer: for almost every family, it’s a night nanny, who is usually also a… Read more
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Newborn Care 101: What to Expect in the Early Weeks
Bringing home a new baby is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot all at once. If you’re wondering how to take care of your newborn and what’s actually “normal,” you’re not alone. Consider this your Newborn Care 101 guide to the basics. Feeding Your Newborn Newborns eat frequently, typically every 2-3 hours.… Read more
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Creating a Calm Birth Space in a Salt Lake City Hospital
Creating a calm birth space in a Salt Lake City hospital might sound like a challenge, but it’s absolutely possible. Hospital environments can feel clinical and unfamiliar, but with a few intentional choices, you can create a space that feels grounded, supportive, and even peaceful. First, consider the sensory environment. Lighting can make a big… Read more
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Fatigue During Pregnancy
Fatigue during pregnancy is something many parents experience, especially in the first and third trimesters. Between hormonal changes, physical demands, and the natural adjustments your body is making, it’s completely normal to feel more tired than usual.In early pregnancy, rising progesterone levels can make you feel unusually sleepy throughout the day. As pregnancy progresses, physical… Read more
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Pregnancy Insomnia
Golden Girls and ice cream drumsticks. That pretty much summed up my nights from 12am to 3am when I was pregnant with my first baby and could not sleep for the life of me. It went on for many months, and while I eventually learned to make the best of it instead of fighting it,… Read more
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Postpartum Doula Service Areas in Utah
If you’ve been searching for postpartum support, you’ve probably found yourself wondering: “Do they serve my area?” At Doulas of Utah, we provide in-home postpartum doula support across several counties in Northern Utah, making it easier for families to get the help they need during those early weeks with a new baby. Our Utah Postpartum… Read more