Fatherhood Blog Posts

Rest and Peace, with A Postpartum Doula

Posted on: July 21, 2025 | Babies, birth, Business, childcare, Children, Doulas, Famillies, Fatherhood, Feeding, Friendship, Information, Motherhood, Parenting, Postpartum Doulas, sleep

Shaun glanced at the clock. Tick…tock…tick…tock…1 hour until the postpartum doula was scheduled to arrive. They had been trying to soothe the upset baby for the past 3 hours. Bouncing here, holding baby this way and that, and singing ‘Motownphilly’ to bring some fun into the situation. Shanae was out taking a stroll, indulging in some much-needed Vitamin D and fresh air before settling in for the night. Shaun was . . .

When You Don’t Love Parenthood

Posted on: March 3, 2025 | Babies, Body, Children, Famillies, Fatherhood, Motherhood, Parenting, Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Relationships

Mornings came way too early for Claudia most days. The overnight support from her postpartum doula was a godsend in getting a full rest for the day ahead. Claudia found herself enjoying the nightly conversation over tea before retreating for the night. It was something about the afternoons that shook Claudia. Evyn was a great nap-taker and nursing was gaining traction, so what was going on with her? Something about . . .

Surviving the Holidays with a New Baby

Posted on: November 18, 2024 | Activity, Babies, Famillies, Fatherhood, Grandparents, Motherhood, Parenting, Relationships, Travel

The holidays are looming in the shadows of Halloween just like they do every year. But this year is different. A baby has entered your life, and celebrating the holiday hustle and bustle with a new baby can be overwhelming. A good way to get through the holidays with a new baby in tow is with a plan! What are your expectations going into the holiday season, and how much . . .

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Birth to Postpartum, from Dad’s Point of View

Posted on: June 18, 2024 | Babies, Birth Work, Children, Famillies, Fatherhood, Parenting, Relationships

Dads, we love ‘em. From the birthing space to the months between July and May, very little is publicly whispered about fathers after Father’s Day. It’s no surprise that far less is mentioned about fathers of newborns. The spotlight of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum so brightly shines on Mom; and often we fail to realize, Dads have their own labor and postpartum experiences too. Experiences we rarely ask them about. . . .

Overnight Newborn Support

Posted on: April 2, 2024 | Babies, Birth Work, Business, Doulas, education, Famillies, Fatherhood, Feeding, Information, Motherhood, Parenting, Postpartum Doulas, Relationships, Safety, sleep

Newborn support is not new to the Vegas Family Doulas Team. We’ve supported families throughout their first years of postpartum for over 10 years. We’ve listened to new parents. We’ve attuned to their newborns. We’ve supported through the dark times and the happy times. We’ve reached out, checked-in, and reassured many many times. As professional doulas, it’s part of what we do. Support during the postpartum realm should be spent . . .

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