Category Archives: Postpartum
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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POSTPARTUM Doula & Happiest Baby Services!
While the idea of certifying as a postpartum doula was in the back of my mind, it was just this weekend that I decided to look further into the program. After much discussion and talking with my program director and … Continue reading
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The Happiest Baby on the Block
So years ago my father sent out an email to the children (there are seven siblings) and tells us about a story he heard on the radio (it must have been NPR) about The Happiest Baby on the Block: The … Continue reading
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Herbal Bath
*New recipe is here.* I got the herbs in and mixed them up then divided (sharing with some other doulas.) Each of these is a gallon size bag holding a pound by weight of herbs, it’s a LOT! 🙂 One … Continue reading
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Cesarean Birth Options
I prefer to call it a cesarean birth (vs. delivery) because you are still giving birth, whether surgically or vaginally. Either way, in the event that you know you’ll have a cesarean birth then here are some things to consider … Continue reading
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Herbal Baths & Teas
I didn’t try an herbal bath postpartum until our sixth baby and I LOVED it, and I thought it was so wonderful I sent the rest of my herbal mix to two women I love that were about to have … Continue reading
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Packing List – Hospital
Suggested Supplies: – diaper bag (wipes, coming home outfit, diapers, extra blankets, binkie) – Depends (if you don’t like the hospital mesh undies) – good walking shoes, comfy socks (spares in case yours get dirty, the hospitals do have some) … Continue reading
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Packing List – Birth Center
This is the list that was provided to me when we welcomed our fourth baby at a birth center here in town (where I now work as a midwife assistant.) I’ve added some of my own suggestions: – favorite drinks … Continue reading
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But What Does a Doula DO?
The most commonly asked question (following after “A Do-WHAT?”) is what does a doula do? Recognizing that I am still at the very, very start of this journey to becoming a doula, this is my current view of what a … Continue reading
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Things I Wish I Had Known
In no particular order, I wish I had known in my first pregnancy: – A midwife. Not that all midwives are equal by any stretch, but I wish we had interviewed some in California. – I wish we had hired … Continue reading
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