When most people think of changing their diet for constipation they immediately think add more fiber. But, diet for constipation goes way beyond fiber, too much fiber can actually cause more constipation. Here are a our favorite ways to stay regular during pregnancy...
Postpartum depression is becoming more widely known, which is important because it’s common. For a long time, it wasn’t something people were talking about. But the problem is that “postpartum depression” is a blanket term used for many very different conditions....
Your friend or maybe a family member just had a new baby and you’re super excited. Maybe, you watched her bump grow on social media. Maybe you went to the baby shower. You want to go visit your friend and meet her new bundle of joy. Many parents take several weeks,...
Why hire an overnight doula? Nighttime can be the hardest part for a postpartum family. Babies wake up and want to eat every 2-3 hours. They may stay up longer to be burped, changed, held, or rocked back to sleep. Parents are exhausted! An overnight doula can help you...
The get your body back attitude is a surefire way to actually make things worse. It takes 10 months for your body to change and things like your abdominals to separate. It may take way more than 6 weeks for them to heal and be ready for intense exercise. Try taking it...
BACK UP, BACK UP, BACK UP. Need I say more? When you work with an agency there is a strong back up system. If your postpartum doula has a birth to attend, there is another doula who can step in and support your family that day. If your labor doula comes down with the...
