Tackling it one day at a time. Minute by minute. Hour by hour. One feeding at a time. Advice for new parents. It is overwhelming bringing a new baby home after experiencing childbirth and postpartum recovery. During my most recent daytime shift with a family, I left behind a little outline of notes for them. It was a short visit but within those three hours I helped cover a feeding, supported the parents as they slept and showered, organized baby items in the nursery, and g

Figuring out what kind of bottles your baby will take to is a bit of trial and error. There are many brands and styles to choose from. I have only used @drbrowns with my babies. I am learning about other bottle brands as I work with clients. At a recent postpartum visit, I helped the family unpack the bottles and feeding supplies that they received off of their baby registry. I took the time to disassemble and clean their bottles so we could set up a bottle/feeding stati

I decided to become a birth doula in order to be able to offer full spectrum support to my clients. Initially, my journey to becoming a dou

The reason that I do the work that I do is because of these three kiddos right here. These three souls each came into our lives with divine timing. Becoming a mother to my first son happened during a time that I was seeking purpose and feeling the desire and the urge to care for a child of my own. I have been a caretaker for children for most of my teens and my twenties as a babysitter, nanny, and teacher. I was always caring for other people's children and was feeling the

The reasons for hiring a doula for postpartum care are hugely beneficial. Having an extra set of hands to help with household chores, tend to baby, and prepare meals during the day is incentive to hire someone for daytime coverage. Overnight coverage is my favorite option because it gives both parents the opportunity to get much needed sleep. Whether your baby is breastfed or bottle fed, having a doula assist at night will give new parents the restorative sleep they need to

I was inspired to become a doula after helping a young mother who needed advice with breastfeeding. I am a mother of three and with my first baby I was given exceptional support in learning how to breastfeed. Learning technique and gaining confidence in the skill was crucial to my success but it was the emotional support that carried me through. Knowing that I had the support of a lactation consultant available to me whenever I needed her made me feel safe and taken care of.

I am so grateful for the families that welcome me into their lives and personal space to help them through the postpartum process. Being given the privilege to stay within their homes to care for their babies is the most fulfilling role. #withinmotherhood #doula #doulasupport #postpartum #postpartumdoula #ctdoula #overnightcare