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The Golden Hour after Birth
Not to be confused with the lighting photographers love just before sunset, the first 60-120 minutes after birth is typically called the golden hour. It holds immense significance for both the baby and the mother.
The Postpartum Meal Guide Part 1: Freezer Meals
As a postpartum mother, prioritizing your well-being is crucial, and freezer meals can be your secret weapon in maintaining a nourishing diet.
The 5 5 5 Rule for Postpartum Recovery
Following the 5-5-5 Rule when it comes to postpartum healing can help you prioritize self-care and ensure a more comfortable transition into parenthood.
Bone Broth
Bone broth is a nourishing and flavorful food that has been used for centuries in many traditional diets around the world. Bone broth is used as a healing food and is known for its numerous health benefits. It is made by simmering animal bones (usually beef or chicken) along with vegetables, herbs, and spices for an extended period of time, typically several hours to up to a day.
3 Keys to Postpartum Planning
Postpartum planning is overwhelming when you first sit down to think about it. As a postpartum doula, I have divided your planning session into three simple categories: 1. Nourishing your body, 2. Nourishing your baby, and 3. Nourishing your soul.
9 benefits of hiring a postpartum doula
Working with a postpartum doula can be an incredibly beneficial experience for a new mom. Here are 9 benefits of working with a postpartum doula.
Holiday Gift Guides 2022
four gift guides that help you think outside of the box on what to get for your friends and family in their different seasons of life from a postpartum and bereavement doula. includes: pregnant mama, postpartum mama, pregnancy loss mama, and newborn gift guides.
What to expect for a postpartum doula shift
Each shift will be different based on your individual needs. At the beginning of the shift we will sit down to talk about how things are going, how your feeling and how your baby is doing. We will set goals for the day and discuss your top priorities for baby care, household management and postpartum healing.
So, You Want to Hire a Postpartum Doula?
Learn about what you should consider asking your potential postpartum doula.
your hospital stay after birth
What happens during the first 48 hours after you hospital birth? This post describes what will happen to you and your baby during those special first moments.
the first 6 Weeks
In this post you’ll read about a summary of changes that happen during the first 6 week postpartum.