What Does a Postpartum Doula Do?
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I get asked this question all the time.  Birth doulas are becoming more and more visible but there is still a lot of unknown when it comes to postpartum support.  It’s hard to answer this question because I do whatever a family needs!  So I thought I would take moment to share what I did at my most recent visit with a family. I arrived in the morning and talked to dad for a bit about some big life decisions that the family is currently making (not exactly baby related but stuff like job offers, home improvements, and when to return to work from parental leave).  While we talked I made breakfa ..read more
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​Secondary Infertility
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4y ago
Secondary Infertility: The inability to become pregnant or to carry a baby to term after previously giving birth to a baby.  There are many causes, which can be diagnosed and discussed with your care provider.  I would like to take a few moments to talk about the emotional and physical toll secondary infertility can take.     It is very easy for people (who I am sure have good intentions) to say, “At least you have your first child… what a blessing!”  Yes, my son is a blessing but the bottom line is that my family is not complete yet.     The stress is unbelievable. I never in my wildest dream ..read more
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Sleep Deprivation… A Right of Passage?
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4y ago
​A close friend of mine was recently at a moms group with her second baby.  Many of the moms were first time moms and she told me of one particular mom who was asking for advice on how to get her newborn baby to sleep a little bit longer.  The mom seeking advice said that she and her husband were losing it because they weren’t getting any sleep with their baby waking up every two hours to eat.  My friend thought to herself “welcome to motherhood.”   This got me thinking of the many sleepless nights my wife and I spent with our son.  He was on a strict schedule to eat every two hours.  It would ..read more
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Postpartum Depression in the Non-Birthing Partner
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4y ago
Adam Busby, the father of six girls, 5 of which are quintuplets, announced on the hit TV show “OutDaughtered” that he is suffering from postpartum depression.   I heard the news first hand while I was working out on my elliptical and watching the show (one of few respites I seem to have now that I have a toddler of my own!).   Adam Busby, in a phone interview with ABC News stated:   "It totally got worse and worse, but it crept in," Busby said. "The babies, providing for my family and the kids and stuff, I felt like it was just constantly on my mind to where it's really hard to focus on anythi ..read more
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Are you tired of near strangers telling you how to make more milk???
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4y ago
​Eat lactation cookies, drink a special tea, eat steel cut oatmeal around the clock, drink beer, take herbs, drink extra water, sleep… the list just keeps going!   The truth is that there is no magic solution to making more milk.  And after you have tried the list above you will likely feel exhausted, frustrated and perhaps defeated.  I’m also concerned about the number of herbal supplements that are recommended to nursing moms without a thorough look into that mom’s medical history.  I believe there are herbs that can be highly effective BUT depending on your medical history you can have adve ..read more
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Know the facts: Eating and Drinking During Labor
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4y ago
One question I always ask "moms to be" is whether or not they would like to eat and drink during labor.  There is a huge divide in care providers on this topic and so some families don't even know it is an option.   I found a great article that outlines the research explaining why we have a culture of no eating and drinking during labor... the practice originated in the 1940s when labor and birth looked a lot different than they do today.  The article also reveals recent research and outcomes on eating and drinking during labor today. The following is a quote from the article - pleas ..read more
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Breast Milk Storage Guide
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4y ago
My last post was about safe formula prep so it's fitting that we now talk about breast milk storage!  No need to reinvent the wheel here - this is right from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website! Countertop, table Room temperature (up to 77°F or 25°C) 6–8 hours Containers should be covered and kept as cool as possible; covering the container with a cool towel may keep milk cooler. Insulated cooler bag 5-39°F or -15-4°C 24 hours Keep ice packs in contact with milk containers at all times, limit opening cooler bag. Refrigerator 39°F or 4°C 5 days Store milk in the back of the m ..read more
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Safe Formula Preparation:  When Breast Isn’t Best for You and Your Family!
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4y ago
​I spent last week at a training in Washington D.C. to become a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC).  Lactation and infant feeding is a field I am truly passionate about and I received so much information at this training that I want to share with others!   Just some background information on my personal lactation journey first… I always thought that I would breastfeed my son.  In fact, I didn’t even realize that there could be obstacles in my way until I was sitting there postpartum with a lethargic baby who wouldn’t gain weight.  I saw numerous lactation counselors, consultants and even a br ..read more
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Be Flexible: Birth “Preferences”
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4y ago
​If you are looking for a doula, you have likely already started thinking about your “birth plan.”  I would like to encourage expectant moms, dads and partners to think more along the lines of “birth preferences.”  Birth is really hard to “plan” for.  You don’t know exactly how you will feel in the moment and what your baby may feel like doing!  It is incredibly beneficial to know your options ahead of time, think about how you would like things to go, maybe even have a “Plan B,” and then just roll with it.    In our prenatal visits leading up to the birth of your little one, we will go over a ..read more
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​What’s the Difference between a Postpartum Doula and a Baby Nurse or Night Nurse???
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4y ago
If you Google this question you will come across a number of articles… I’m going to break it down into four major differences to give you a better understanding of what I do as a postpartum doula!   Role:     Bringing a new baby home can be overwhelming! As your postpartum doula, I will support your entire family in your home in whatever capacity is most needed. I can answer questions on newborn care, help with the first bath, answer questions on feeding your baby, assist you in wearing your infant in a newborn carrier, take care of your infant while you nap or shower, prepare meals, run erran ..read more
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