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 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 . . .