How To Know if Your Baby is Getting Enough To Eat
As a doula and Certified Lactation Counselor I find that the number one question on parents’ minds is whether their baby is getting...
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rebekahatwater
Jun 252 min read
The Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact
Skin-to-skin contact is incredibly important for the newborn's transition from the womb to the outside world, and has numerous benefits...
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Katherine Healy
Jun 72 min read
Navigating Finding the Right Doula
You've decided you want to hire a doula to your birth and/or postpartum team. Now what? How do you figure out which of the 100s of doulas...
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Katherine Healy
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Simplifying Meal Prepping for Postpartum
As a doula and holistically minded individual I firmly believe nourishing foods are one of our most powerful healing tools. We know...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jul 27, 20232 min read
The Best Bottles for Newborn Babies
The first thing to know about baby bottles is that some are better than others! Every baby has unique oral anatomy, which means that a...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jun 30, 20232 min read
What You Need to Know Before Bottle-Feeding
A common misconception is that bottle-feeding is easier than breastfeeding. This isn’t always true! No matter how you feed your baby, you...
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Katherine Healy
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Navigating Your Baby’s First Hour Of Life (In-Hospital)
Let's discuss what happens during your baby’s first hour of life and the choices you can make when planning newborn care. So let's get...
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Mary Ghyabi
Nov 12, 20223 min read
Why Is Postpartum Support Important?
A potential postpartum client who was interviewing me this past week asked an important question: "Why did you choose to start supporting...
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Katherine Healy
Oct 18, 20222 min read
How I Bring Birth Magic To Your Birthing Space
and the reason I make sure to set the mood in every hospital room Picture a hospital room. What words come to mind? Sterile, efficient,...
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Mary Ghyabi
Sep 16, 20223 min read
How to Start Breastfeeding Successfully
I spent this summer working my way through the Healthy Children Project’s CLC Certification program. It has taken me roughly six months...
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Mary Ghyabi
Sep 10, 20223 min read
Mary's Easy Bone Broth Recipe- Great for Postpartum Moms!
If you know me, you know that I love soup! Making soup and stews is one of my favorite hobbies. My friends know that they can count on me...
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Katherine Healy
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Everything You Need to Know About How and Why to Use a Birth Ball
What is a birth ball? A birth ball is simply an exercise ball used by a mama-to-be prenatally for exercise and optimal pelvic...
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Mary Ghyabi
Aug 15, 20222 min read
How Can a Doula Assist with an Epidural Birth?
There are many reasons that people choose to have an epidural. The biggest benefit of the epidural, is, of course, the effective pain...
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Katherine Healy
Aug 5, 20223 min read
Preparing for a Belly Birth (C-Section) Like a Postpartum Doula
It doesn’t happen often but sometimes birth plans change before we even get into the delivery room. Here are some tips I give my clients...
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Katherine Healy
Jul 25, 20223 min read
Castor Oil: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
Have you ever heard of Castor Oil? If you have and are wondering if it is something that could benefit you this blog post will outline a...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jul 8, 20223 min read
Mary's Favorite Baby Products
Hi there! Mary here. I have been working as a postpartum doula for two years, so I have hands-on experience with the majority of baby...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jul 1, 20223 min read
Common Misconceptions About Doula Work
Doulas are becoming more mainstream, but a lot of people still don’t completely understand what exactly doulas do. Frequently, when I...
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Mary Ghyabi
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Who Do Doulas Work With?
Doulas provide a myriad of services including prenatal education, labor and birth support, lactation education and postpartum support....
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Mary Ghyabi
Jun 17, 20222 min read
How to Involve Your Friends and Family Following Your Birth
Friends and family can be a huge blessing following the arrival of a new baby. After all, it takes a village to raise a child. However,...
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Katya Daily
Jun 9, 20223 min read
5 Tips to Help You Prepare for an Unmedicated Labor
1. Carefully Consider Your Provider and Birthing Location Your choice in provider and birthing location can make or break your birth...
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