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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...
Mary Ghyabi
Jul 27, 20232 min read
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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...
Mary Ghyabi
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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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...
Mary Ghyabi
Sep 16, 20223 min read
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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...
Mary Ghyabi
Jul 8, 20223 min read
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Tips to Make Formula Feeding Easier
Formula feeding is the right choice for many parents. Formula is marketed as an easy and convenient option for infant feeding. It is...
Mary Ghyabi
Feb 19, 20224 min read
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The Best Gifts for Newborn Families
Buying gifts for pregnant friends and family members can be difficult, even for those of us well-versed in all things pregnancy and...
Mary Ghyabi
Jan 28, 20222 min read
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What Nights with a Postpartum Doula Look Like
Are you considering hiring a nighttime postpartum doula, but aren’t sure what this type of support looks like? This blog post is for you!...
Mary Ghyabi
Dec 17, 20213 min read
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Madam Doula’s 10 Postpartum Essentials List
Preparing for the postpartum period is just as important as preparing for the birth of a child. Lots of parents are ready to bring their...
Mary Ghyabi
Dec 3, 20214 min read
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Why Northern Virginia is a Great Place to Have a Baby
We may be biased, but we think Northern Virginia is one of the best places in the country to live. Katya was born and raised here, and,...
Mary Ghyabi
Nov 16, 20213 min read
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Amazing Alternatives to Placenta Encapsulation
The placenta is your baby’s first companion. The placenta is the organ that develops alongside your baby in your uterus. Over the course...
Mary Ghyabi
Oct 28, 20214 min read
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5 Products Recommended by Doulas for Newborn Parents
Are you overwhelmed just thinking about buying everything that your baby will need? Check out this list and see what the doulas recommend!
Mary Ghyabi
Sep 27, 20213 min read
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What's The Difference Between a Doula and a Midwife?
The roles of doulas and midwives overlap in many ways, but there are some key differences between these two career paths!
Mary Ghyabi
Sep 14, 20212 min read
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