by Margarita Valbuena | Apr 28, 2020 | Ask the Doulas, parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum doula, Real Talk Tuesday, Self-Care
Did you just have a baby? Feeling anxious or uncertain about how to navigate this time at home without some of your usual supports due to the current public health situation? We’ve got you! Here’s postpartum doula, Amanda, with some easy tips for you!...
by Cait Sobotka | Apr 30, 2017 | expectations, Postpartum, Pumping
BREAST PUMPING IS NOTHING LIKE BREASTFEEDING We’ve got some valuable tips to help you maximize the amount of milk you pump. THINK ABOUT YOUR BABY For most women, thinking about their baby causes an oxytocin release that may stimulate a more effective milk let...
by Margarita Valbuena | Oct 18, 2016 | parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum doula, Real Talk Tuesday, Self-Care
I posted this list last week on our Facebook page, but allow me to describe each item here, in depth, as well as introduce you to the sixth and most important factor in a positive postpartum experience. *Fair warning, this is a bullshit free zone.* First: The...
by shawna@thirdcoastbirth.com | Nov 27, 2015 | Community, expectations, Family, parenting, Postpartum, Self-Care
Feed, change diapers, snuggle. This is a day in the life of mothers of newborns. This sounds simple, but it is usually done on no sleep, and with zero time for personal space. I am a big fan of my personal space, and though I love my kids and absolutely love the...
