Posted on: June 25, 2018 | Babies, Famillies, Information, Parenting, Uncategorized
Splish Splash you’re ready for baby’s bath! …Or are you?! One of the things I hear most often as a doula is “My baby hates the bath!” And for many, this is their truth. If we pull back to basics, we can remember a few things: baby has spent months in a nice soothing soak. Baths are calming and relaxing, even for us. Bath time can be a fantastic indication . . .
Posted on: June 18, 2018 | Famillies, Information, Parenting, Postpartum Doulas, sleep
When was the last time you rested? No, no, I’m not talking about laying your head down for a quick nap between feeds. I’m speaking about laying your heavy head down and melting between the sheets. I’m talking about closing your eyes and escaping into a world of dreams and imagination. I’m saying knowing the peace of having your baby in the arms of your trusted postpartum doula. Sleep, beautiful-wanted-needed . . .
Posted on: June 11, 2018 | Community, Parenting, Safety, Travel
Did you know that motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children ages 2 to 14. 43% of the children were improperly restraint. Out of every 10 car seats, how many are improperly installed? What is the current rear facing recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics? What is the recommended age for a child to sit in the front passenger seat? Did you know that most . . .
Posted on: June 4, 2018 | Community, Famillies
We met in at an event during World Black Breastfeeding Week 2016. I followed the instructions on the flyer, and brought diapers with me to the event. She was there with her table, and I was there with mine. I walked over with diapers in tow and introduced myself, as I started to speak about a national event that I was hoping to host in Las Vegas, her eyes widened . . .