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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Colic in Infants: Can Chiropractic Care Really Help?
This post was written for Doulas of Utah by our friends at Statera Chiropractic. When your baby cries for hours each day, despite being fed, changed, and comforted, it can leave parents feeling helpless and exhausted. If your baby cries for more than three hours a day, at least three days a week, it’s often… Read more
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is one of those pregnancy curveballs that shows up quietly, then suddenly becomes a major topic of conversation at your prenatal appointment. One minute you’re debating which cereal sounds best at midnight, and the next you’re handed that infamous bright orange drink for your glucose screening. You down it and fight like hell… Read more
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Introducing a Bottle to Your Breastfed Baby
“If I introduce a bottle, will my baby stop wanting to nurse?” This is one of the most common concerns I hear from expectant parents who are planning to breastfeed. The short answer is this: introducing a bottle doesn’t have to interfere with breastfeeding when it’s done intentionally and thoughtfully. Breastfeeding is a relationship, and… Read more
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Tips for Laboring in the Car
I stood at the top of my staircase and suddenly realized the mountain I still had to climb, or, more accurately, descend. I had to somehow make it down those stairs, into the car, and sit through a drive to the hospital while my contractions were coming every two minutes and hitting like waves I… Read more
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Postpartum Benefits of the Golden Hour
Before we dive in, it’s important to remember that even if you didn’t experience the golden hour after birth, you and your baby can still enjoy all the bonding, healing, and connection described here. These benefits aren’t limited to a single moment; they can grow and deepen throughout your postpartum journey. In our blog post… Read more
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The Group B Strep Test: What You Need to Know
When preparing for birth, one routine step you may hear about is the group B strep test. This test is an important part of prenatal care, designed to protect both you and your baby during labor and delivery. Why the Group B Strep Test Is Done Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria… Read more