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Category Archives: Postpartum Depression
Compassionate Service – Blessing a Family in Need
I’m sharing this from our family blog to offer ideas on how we can serve a family experiencing a high risk pregnancy, having an infant in the NICU, or helping any family welcoming home a new baby. I hope this … Continue reading
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Tips For New Dads (Cont.)
The birth class Heidi helps teach has a class session where the moms and dads split up and they get a chance to ask all those first time parent questions they may otherwise be embarassed to ask in front of … Continue reading
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Breastfeeding Support (Tips for Doulas)
Originally posted March 2012: When a mom wants to breastfeed I am passionate about helping her achieve that goal whenever possible. My birth and postpartum doula certifications both included training in breastfeeding support, but I took some additional training in … Continue reading
PTSD and Prematurity (Tips for Doulas)
As more studies are being conducted the medical community is verifying what most any preemie parent could have told you already – witnessing your child’s experience in the NICU can trigger post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD.) Unfortunately too many parents … Continue reading
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Tips For New Dads From a Father of Six
So you’re going to be a father! Here’s a quick primer of tips and tricks for new dads. day zero Today was an amazing day. Your beautiful wife just delivered your baby! It was incredible. She was incredible. And while … Continue reading
Postpartum Depression
When we hear “depression” we often assume that means lethargic, apathetic, tired, and detached. In reality postpartum depression can manifest itself in a variety of ways – aggression, irritability, anger, confusion, etc. This can be directed towards a spouse, the … Continue reading
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Getting Ready for Baby!
For first time parents, or for fifth time parents, here are some posts that may be helpful! PREP: Writing up your birth plan/wishes. Pre-Baby To Do List for Dads Here is the post on comfort measures to practice during pregnancy … Continue reading
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New Books! Prematurity & PPD
Our library has a small bookstore where they sell donated or former library books. Today was a half price sale and I was so excited to find two new books for my doula lending library: Preemies: The Essential Guide for … Continue reading
Lending Library
Here are books I have available to loan to clients, and I have duplicates of the ones starred as they’re very popular to loan out: The Belly Mapping Workbook* The Pregnancy Book: Month-by-Month, Everything You Need to Know From America’s … Continue reading
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Postpartum Depression in DADS!
I suspected this but it was interesting to have it confirmed: While it’s been widely known that some mothers suffer from postpartum depression, a series of studies over the years have suggested that new fathers may become depressed after childbirth, … Continue reading
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