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Safety in Infant Sleep

Posted on: September 8, 2025 | Babies, Children, Doulas, education, Information, Parenting, Postpartum Doulas, Safety, sleep

It’s National Baby Safety Month, and at Vegas Family Doulas, we’re celebrating the realm of safety that we take into every home and hospital that we support. Infant sleep is a realm where caution and precaution are essential for both the baby and those who love them. Who doesn’t love gazing at peacefully slumbering babies? The cherub baby faces interacting with the happenings of their sweet dreams. The phantom smiles . . .

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 . . .

Bathing the Baby

Posted on: July 7, 2025 | Activity, Babies, education, Information, Parenting, Safety

Here’s a delightful secret for you: Babies generally adore baths! They truly do. After spending 9 months in the warm, comforting embrace of amniotic fluid, a bath feels like a familiar, cozy place. There are various bathing methods, each with its unique soothing effect on your baby. Depending on the baby’s age and stage, one method may be preferred over the others. But the joy of bathing remains constant. Methods . . .

School’s Out For Summer!

Posted on: June 9, 2025 | Activity, Children, classes, Community, Famillies, Friendship, Information, Las Vegas, Motherhood

The last of the backpacks was packed, filled with classroom snacks to share. Pictures were taken, laughs were shared, and tears were wiped. Dressed to the nines and donning a little cap and gown, your oldest has just been promoted from preschool. Next up Kindergarten! As you sit with your newest little one strapped close to your chest, pondering this same journey again in a few short years, the reality . . .

The Golden Hour

Posted on: May 5, 2025 | Babies, birth, Body, Information, Motherhood, Postpartum Doulas, Relationships

The Golden Hour has been statistically shown to regulate a baby’s body temperature more quickly following birth. It can increase breastfeeding success and bonding. The golden hour promotes healthy respiration in the baby and discourages newborn stress immediately after birth. When newborn cleaning and screenings occur after the first feeding, the baby is known to thrive. A Cesarean birth can also benefit from participating in the Golden Hour. After the . . .

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